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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,695.16, 832,631.46 and 235,591.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,695.16, 832,631.46 and 235,591.26 is: 353,000.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,695.16 : 832,631.46 = 235,591.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,695.16/832,631.46 = 235,591.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,695.16x = 832,631.46 × 235,591.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,695.16x = 196,160,694,777.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,160,694,777.04/555,695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,000.55

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