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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,244.24, 851,759.22 and 555,550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,244.24, 851,759.22 and 555,550.08 is: 828,358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,244.24 : 851,759.22 = 555,550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,244.24/851,759.22 = 555,550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,244.24x = 851,759.22 × 555,550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,244.24x = 473,194,902,811.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,194,902,811.74/571,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,358.29

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