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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,154.40, 835,009.20 and 346,202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,154.40, 835,009.20 and 346,202.40 is: 519,787.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,154.40 : 835,009.20 = 346,202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,154.40/835,009.20 = 346,202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,154.40x = 835,009.20 × 346,202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,154.40x = 289,082,189,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,082,189,062.08/556,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,787.65

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