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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,358.03, 837,128.72 and 179,062.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,358.03, 837,128.72 and 179,062.86 is: 268,463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,358.03 : 837,128.72 = 179,062.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,358.03/837,128.72 = 179,062.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,358.03x = 837,128.72 × 179,062.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,358.03x = 149,898,663,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,898,663,239.00/558,358.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,463.34

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