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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,058.27, 831,035.57 and 238,456.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,058.27, 831,035.57 and 238,456.35 is: 357,662.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,058.27 : 831,035.57 = 238,456.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,058.27/831,035.57 = 238,456.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,058.27x = 831,035.57 × 238,456.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,058.27x = 198,165,707,550.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,165,707,550.09/554,058.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,662.21

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