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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,291.84, 837,578.07 and 179,246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,291.84, 837,578.07 and 179,246.49 is: 268,914.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,291.84 : 837,578.07 = 179,246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,291.84/837,578.07 = 179,246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,291.84x = 837,578.07 × 179,246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,291.84x = 150,132,929,148.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,132,929,148.47/558,291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,914.78

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