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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,255.66, 833,216.71 and 239,712.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,255.66, 833,216.71 and 239,712.27 is: 359,712.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,255.66 : 833,216.71 = 239,712.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,255.66/833,216.71 = 239,712.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,255.66x = 833,216.71 × 239,712.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,255.66x = 199,732,268,956.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,732,268,956.03/555,255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,712.26

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