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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,207.40, 832,811.10 and 239,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,207.40, 832,811.10 and 239,444.20 is: 359,166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,207.40 : 832,811.10 = 239,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,207.40/832,811.10 = 239,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,207.40x = 832,811.10 × 239,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,207.40x = 199,411,787,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,411,787,590.62/555,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,166.30

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