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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,355.30, 837,505.22 and 179,294.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,355.30, 837,505.22 and 179,294.59 is: 268,932.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,355.30 : 837,505.22 = 179,294.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,355.30/837,505.22 = 179,294.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,355.30x = 837,505.22 × 179,294.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,355.30x = 150,160,155,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,160,155,042.76/558,355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,932.98

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