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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,297.48, 837,448.62 and 179,275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,297.48, 837,448.62 and 179,275.80 is: 268,914.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,297.48 : 837,448.62 = 179,275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,297.48/837,448.62 = 179,275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,297.48x = 837,448.62 × 179,275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,297.48x = 150,134,271,309.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,134,271,309.40/558,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,914.47

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