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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,118.76, 837,159.30 and 242,575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,118.76, 837,159.30 and 242,575.68 is: 363,855.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,118.76 : 837,159.30 = 242,575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,118.76/837,159.30 = 242,575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,118.76x = 837,159.30 × 242,575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,118.76x = 203,074,486,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,074,486,465.82/558,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,855.33

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