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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,227.12, 833,481.96 and 375,604.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,227.12, 833,481.96 and 375,604.68 is: 562,827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,227.12 : 833,481.96 = 375,604.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,227.12/833,481.96 = 375,604.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,227.12x = 833,481.96 × 375,604.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,227.12x = 313,059,724,871.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,059,724,871.57/556,227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,827.15

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