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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,044.20, 832,898.45 and 239,501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,044.20, 832,898.45 and 239,501.12 is: 359,395.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,044.20 : 832,898.45 = 239,501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,044.20/832,898.45 = 239,501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,044.20x = 832,898.45 × 239,501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,044.20x = 199,480,108,055.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,480,108,055.53/555,044.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,395.00

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