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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,311.74, 837,608.04 and 179,266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,311.74, 837,608.04 and 179,266.37 is: 268,944.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,311.74 : 837,608.04 = 179,266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,311.74/837,608.04 = 179,266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,311.74x = 837,608.04 × 179,266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,311.74x = 150,154,948,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,154,948,625.58/558,311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,944.64

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