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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,962.33, 833,995.44 and 156,602.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,962.33, 833,995.44 and 156,602.46 is: 234,918.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,962.33 : 833,995.44 = 156,602.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,962.33/833,995.44 = 156,602.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,962.33x = 833,995.44 × 156,602.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,962.33x = 130,605,740,660.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,605,740,660.27/555,962.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,918.33

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