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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,041.71, 832,894.71 and 239,498.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,041.71, 832,894.71 and 239,498.62 is: 359,391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,041.71 : 832,894.71 = 239,498.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,041.71/832,894.71 = 239,498.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,041.71x = 832,894.71 × 239,498.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,041.71x = 199,477,133,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,477,133,650.30/555,041.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,391.25

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