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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,281.73, 833,255.78 and 239,738.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,281.73, 833,255.78 and 239,738.27 is: 359,751.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,281.73 : 833,255.78 = 239,738.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,281.73/833,255.78 = 239,738.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,281.73x = 833,255.78 × 239,738.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,281.73x = 199,763,293,799.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,763,293,799.73/555,281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,751.25

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