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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,783.85, 833,652.55 and 235,847.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,783.85, 833,652.55 and 235,847.89 is: 353,761.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,783.85 : 833,652.55 = 235,847.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,783.85/833,652.55 = 235,847.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,783.85x = 833,652.55 × 235,847.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,783.85x = 196,615,194,910.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,615,194,910.62/555,783.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,761.98

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