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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,116.83, 834,183.44 and 385,169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,116.83, 834,183.44 and 385,169.97 is: 577,760.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,116.83 : 834,183.44 = 385,169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,116.83/834,183.44 = 385,169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,116.83x = 834,183.44 × 385,169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,116.83x = 321,302,410,559.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,302,410,559.30/556,116.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,760.63

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