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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,004.75, 837,007.53 and 184,027.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,004.75, 837,007.53 and 184,027.75 is: 276,041.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,004.75 : 837,007.53 = 184,027.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,004.75/837,007.53 = 184,027.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,004.75x = 837,007.53 × 184,027.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,004.75x = 154,032,612,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,032,612,478.96/558,004.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,041.76

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