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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,354.30, 837,503.73 and 179,293.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,354.30, 837,503.73 and 179,293.59 is: 268,931.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,354.30 : 837,503.73 = 179,293.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,354.30/837,503.73 = 179,293.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,354.30x = 837,503.73 × 179,293.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,354.30x = 150,159,050,390.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,159,050,390.09/558,354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,931.48

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