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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,362.54, 833,345.21 and 235,694.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,362.54, 833,345.21 and 235,694.22 is: 353,669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,362.54 : 833,345.21 = 235,694.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,362.54/833,345.21 = 235,694.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,362.54x = 833,345.21 × 235,694.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,362.54x = 196,414,651,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,414,651,413.44/555,362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,669.24

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