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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,855.25, 834,898.65 and 331,653.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,855.25, 834,898.65 and 331,653.19 is: 498,145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,855.25 : 834,898.65 = 331,653.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,855.25/834,898.65 = 331,653.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,855.25x = 834,898.65 × 331,653.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,855.25x = 276,896,800,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,896,800,599.19/555,855.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,145.52

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