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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,725.60, 832,359.60 and 334,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,725.60, 832,359.60 and 334,541.60 is: 501,072.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,725.60 : 832,359.60 = 334,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,725.60/832,359.60 = 334,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,725.60x = 832,359.60 × 334,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,725.60x = 278,458,912,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,458,912,359.36/555,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,072.67

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