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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,229.29, 851,736.99 and 555,535.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,229.29, 851,736.99 and 555,535.17 is: 828,336.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,229.29 : 851,736.99 = 555,535.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,229.29/851,736.99 = 555,535.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,229.29x = 851,736.99 × 555,535.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,229.29x = 473,169,853,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,169,853,534.94/571,229.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,336.12

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