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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,689.16, 832,622.43 and 235,585.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,689.16, 832,622.43 and 235,585.26 is: 352,991.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,689.16 : 832,622.43 = 235,585.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,689.16/832,622.43 = 235,585.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,689.16x = 832,622.43 × 235,585.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,689.16x = 196,153,571,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,153,571,653.38/555,689.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,991.54

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