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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,165.24, 832,729.92 and 235,231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,165.24, 832,729.92 and 235,231.62 is: 352,839.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,165.24 : 832,729.92 = 235,231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,165.24/832,729.92 = 235,231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,165.24x = 832,729.92 × 235,231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,165.24x = 195,884,408,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,884,408,104.07/555,165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,839.83

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