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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,003.75, 837,006.03 and 184,026.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,003.75, 837,006.03 and 184,026.75 is: 276,040.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,003.75 : 837,006.03 = 184,026.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,003.75/837,006.03 = 184,026.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,003.75x = 837,006.03 × 184,026.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,003.75x = 154,031,499,431.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,031,499,431.30/558,003.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,040.26

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