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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,171.64, 837,481.02 and 203,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,171.64, 837,481.02 and 203,210.20 is: 304,896.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,171.64 : 837,481.02 = 203,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,171.64/837,481.02 = 203,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,171.64x = 837,481.02 × 203,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,171.64x = 170,184,685,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,184,685,570.40/558,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,896.69

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