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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,047.22, 832,902.99 and 239,504.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,047.22, 832,902.99 and 239,504.13 is: 359,399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,047.22 : 832,902.99 = 239,504.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,047.22/832,902.99 = 239,504.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,047.22x = 832,902.99 × 239,504.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,047.22x = 199,483,705,994.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,483,705,994.35/555,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,399.52

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