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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,984.29, 837,084.17 and 238,131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,984.29, 837,084.17 and 238,131.49 is: 357,243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,984.29 : 837,084.17 = 238,131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,984.29/837,084.17 = 238,131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,984.29x = 837,084.17 × 238,131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,984.29x = 199,336,100,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,336,100,657.51/557,984.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,243.21

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