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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,041.84, 832,894.89 and 239,498.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,041.84, 832,894.89 and 239,498.74 is: 359,391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,041.84 : 832,894.89 = 239,498.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,041.84/832,894.89 = 239,498.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,041.84x = 832,894.89 × 239,498.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,041.84x = 199,477,276,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,477,276,707.44/555,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,391.43

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