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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,351.34, 833,229.14 and 406,219.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,351.34, 833,229.14 and 406,219.25 is: 608,381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,351.34 : 833,229.14 = 406,219.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,351.34/833,229.14 = 406,219.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,351.34x = 833,229.14 × 406,219.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,351.34x = 338,473,716,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,473,716,380.92/556,351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,381.24

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