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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,069.21, 837,085.14 and 242,526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,069.21, 837,085.14 and 242,526.12 is: 363,781.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,069.21 : 837,085.14 = 242,526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,069.21/837,085.14 = 242,526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,069.21x = 837,085.14 × 242,526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,069.21x = 203,015,011,113.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,015,011,113.86/558,069.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,781.06

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