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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,048.22, 832,904.48 and 239,505.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,048.22, 832,904.48 and 239,505.12 is: 359,401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,048.22 : 832,904.48 = 239,505.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,048.22/832,904.48 = 239,505.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,048.22x = 832,904.48 × 239,505.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,048.22x = 199,484,887,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,484,887,430.94/555,048.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,401.00

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