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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,021.70, 837,021.57 and 184,044.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,021.70, 837,021.57 and 184,044.70 is: 276,063.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,021.70 : 837,021.57 = 184,044.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,021.70/837,021.57 = 184,044.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,021.70x = 837,021.57 × 184,044.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,021.70x = 154,049,383,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,049,383,744.18/558,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,063.43

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