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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,041.95, 832,895.08 and 239,498.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,041.95, 832,895.08 and 239,498.87 is: 359,391.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,041.95 : 832,895.08 = 239,498.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,041.95/832,895.08 = 239,498.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,041.95x = 832,895.08 × 239,498.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,041.95x = 199,477,425,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,477,425,725.34/555,041.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,391.62

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