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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,548.68, 833,663.22 and 239,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,548.68, 833,663.22 and 239,998.60 is: 360,144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,548.68 : 833,663.22 = 239,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,548.68/833,663.22 = 239,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,548.68x = 833,663.22 × 239,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,548.68x = 200,078,005,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,078,005,671.49/555,548.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,144.87

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