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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,865.53, 833,632.89 and 236,012.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,865.53, 833,632.89 and 236,012.67 is: 353,948.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,865.53 : 833,632.89 = 236,012.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,865.53/833,632.89 = 236,012.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,865.53x = 833,632.89 × 236,012.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,865.53x = 196,747,924,168.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,747,924,168.72/555,865.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,948.78

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