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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,074.91, 837,093.83 and 242,532.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,074.91, 837,093.83 and 242,532.12 is: 363,790.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,074.91 : 837,093.83 = 242,532.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,074.91/837,093.83 = 242,532.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,074.91x = 837,093.83 × 242,532.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,074.91x = 203,022,140,016.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,022,140,016.16/558,074.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,790.12

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