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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,042.84, 832,896.39 and 239,499.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,042.84, 832,896.39 and 239,499.74 is: 359,392.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,042.84 : 832,896.39 = 239,499.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,042.84/832,896.39 = 239,499.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,042.84x = 832,896.39 × 239,499.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,042.84x = 199,478,468,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,478,468,851.94/555,042.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,392.92

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