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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,050.72, 832,908.18 and 239,507.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,050.72, 832,908.18 and 239,507.58 is: 359,404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,050.72 : 832,908.18 = 239,507.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,050.72/832,908.18 = 239,507.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,050.72x = 832,908.18 × 239,507.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,050.72x = 199,487,822,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,487,822,554.00/555,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,404.67

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