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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,179.24, 833,315.38 and 373,467.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,179.24, 833,315.38 and 373,467.58 is: 559,561.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,179.24 : 833,315.38 = 373,467.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,179.24/833,315.38 = 373,467.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,179.24x = 833,315.38 × 373,467.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,179.24x = 311,216,278,345.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,216,278,345.38/556,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,561.12

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