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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,317.70, 837,476.55 and 292,159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,317.70, 837,476.55 and 292,159.80 is: 438,239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,317.70 : 837,476.55 = 292,159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,317.70/837,476.55 = 292,159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,317.70x = 837,476.55 × 292,159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,317.70x = 244,676,981,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,676,981,352.69/558,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,239.70

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