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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,670.94, 833,632.70 and 235,834.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,670.94, 833,632.70 and 235,834.47 is: 353,805.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,670.94 : 833,632.70 = 235,834.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,670.94/833,632.70 = 235,834.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,670.94x = 833,632.70 × 235,834.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,670.94x = 196,599,324,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,599,324,800.00/555,670.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,805.31

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