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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,274.16, 837,411.24 and 242,731.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,274.16, 837,411.24 and 242,731.10 is: 364,096.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,274.16 : 837,411.24 = 242,731.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,274.16/837,411.24 = 242,731.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,274.16x = 837,411.24 × 242,731.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,274.16x = 203,265,747,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,265,747,250.51/558,274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,096.65

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