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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,901.06, 835,703 and 237,052.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,901.06, 835,703 and 237,052.42 is: 355,728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,901.06 : 835,703 = 237,052.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,901.06/835,703 = 237,052.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,901.06x = 835,703 × 237,052.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,901.06x = 198,105,418,551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,105,418,551.26/556,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,728.21

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