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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,350.18, 832,860.16 and 235,497.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,350.18, 832,860.16 and 235,497.33 is: 353,175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,350.18 : 832,860.16 = 235,497.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,350.18/832,860.16 = 235,497.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,350.18x = 832,860.16 × 235,497.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,350.18x = 196,136,343,354.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,136,343,354.63/555,350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,175.98

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