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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,170.64, 837,479.52 and 203,209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,170.64, 837,479.52 and 203,209.20 is: 304,895.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,170.64 : 837,479.52 = 203,209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,170.64/837,479.52 = 203,209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,170.64x = 837,479.52 × 203,209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,170.64x = 170,183,543,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,183,543,275.58/558,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,895.19

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