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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,790.08, 837,147.36 and 516,858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,790.08, 837,147.36 and 516,858.24 is: 778,507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,790.08 : 837,147.36 = 516,858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,790.08/837,147.36 = 516,858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,790.08x = 837,147.36 × 516,858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,790.08x = 432,686,511,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,686,511,110.25/555,790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,507.08

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