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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,964.34, 833,998.44 and 156,604.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,964.34, 833,998.44 and 156,604.46 is: 234,921.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,964.34 : 833,998.44 = 156,604.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,964.34/833,998.44 = 156,604.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,964.34x = 833,998.44 × 156,604.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,964.34x = 130,607,875,337.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,607,875,337.04/555,964.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,921.32

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