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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,044.22, 832,898.48 and 239,501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,044.22, 832,898.48 and 239,501.12 is: 359,394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,044.22 : 832,898.48 = 239,501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,044.22/832,898.48 = 239,501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,044.22x = 832,898.48 × 239,501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,044.22x = 199,480,113,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,480,113,444.30/555,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,394.99

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