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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,979.20, 833,968.80 and 334,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,979.20, 833,968.80 and 334,795.20 is: 502,192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,979.20 : 833,968.80 = 334,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,979.20/833,968.80 = 334,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,979.20x = 833,968.80 × 334,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,979.20x = 279,208,751,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,208,751,189.76/555,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,192.80

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