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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,724.60, 832,358.10 and 334,540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,724.60, 832,358.10 and 334,540.60 is: 501,071.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,724.60 : 832,358.10 = 334,540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,724.60/832,358.10 = 334,540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,724.60x = 832,358.10 × 334,540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,724.60x = 278,457,578,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,457,578,188.86/555,724.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,071.17

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