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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,091.76, 837,118.84 and 242,548.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,091.76, 837,118.84 and 242,548.68 is: 363,814.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,091.76 : 837,118.84 = 242,548.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,091.76/837,118.84 = 242,548.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,091.76x = 837,118.84 × 242,548.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,091.76x = 203,042,069,645.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,042,069,645.13/558,091.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,814.85

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