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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,256.28, 851,777.16 and 555,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,256.28, 851,777.16 and 555,562.20 is: 828,376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,256.28 : 851,777.16 = 555,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,256.28/851,777.16 = 555,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,256.28x = 851,777.16 × 555,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,256.28x = 473,215,192,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,215,192,919.35/571,256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,376.35

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