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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,005.75, 837,009.03 and 184,028.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,005.75, 837,009.03 and 184,028.75 is: 276,043.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,005.75 : 837,009.03 = 184,028.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,005.75/837,009.03 = 184,028.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,005.75x = 837,009.03 × 184,028.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,005.75x = 154,033,725,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,033,725,529.61/558,005.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,043.26

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