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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,084.74, 837,108.34 and 242,541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,084.74, 837,108.34 and 242,541.68 is: 363,804.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,084.74 : 837,108.34 = 242,541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,084.74/837,108.34 = 242,541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,084.74x = 837,108.34 × 242,541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,084.74x = 203,033,663,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,033,663,125.61/558,084.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,804.36

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