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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,755.48, 835,055.46 and 237,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,755.48, 835,055.46 and 237,035.52 is: 355,520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,755.48 : 835,055.46 = 237,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,755.48/835,055.46 = 237,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,755.48x = 835,055.46 × 237,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,755.48x = 197,937,805,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,937,805,189.94/556,755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,520.17

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