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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,092.76, 837,120.34 and 242,549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,092.76, 837,120.34 and 242,549.68 is: 363,816.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,092.76 : 837,120.34 = 242,549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,092.76/837,120.34 = 242,549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,092.76x = 837,120.34 × 242,549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,092.76x = 203,043,270,588.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,043,270,588.49/558,092.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,816.35

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