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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,273.24, 851,802.49 and 555,579.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,273.24, 851,802.49 and 555,579.16 is: 828,401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,273.24 : 851,802.49 = 555,579.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,273.24/851,802.49 = 555,579.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,273.24x = 851,802.49 × 555,579.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,273.24x = 473,243,711,880.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,243,711,880.11/571,273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,401.68

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