Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,129.74, 837,175.62 and 242,586.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 558,129.74, 837,175.62 and 242,586.68 is: 363,871.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,129.74 : 837,175.62 = 242,586.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,129.74/837,175.62 = 242,586.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,129.74x = 837,175.62 × 242,586.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,129.74x = 203,087,654,232.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,087,654,232.74/558,129.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,871.77
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