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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,891.83, 835,689.16 and 237,043.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,891.83, 835,689.16 and 237,043.19 is: 355,714.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,891.83 : 835,689.16 = 237,043.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,891.83/835,689.16 = 237,043.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,891.83x = 835,689.16 × 237,043.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,891.83x = 198,094,419,563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,094,419,563.77/556,891.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,714.36

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