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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,233.23, 851,742.86 and 555,539.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,233.23, 851,742.86 and 555,539.11 is: 828,341.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,233.23 : 851,742.86 = 555,539.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,233.23/851,742.86 = 555,539.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,233.23x = 851,742.86 × 555,539.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,233.23x = 473,176,470,393.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,176,470,393.26/571,233.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,341.99

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