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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,209.40, 832,814.10 and 239,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,209.40, 832,814.10 and 239,446.20 is: 359,169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,209.40 : 832,814.10 = 239,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,209.40/832,814.10 = 239,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,209.40x = 832,814.10 × 239,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,209.40x = 199,414,171,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,414,171,551.42/555,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,169.30

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