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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,383.28, 837,091.08 and 225,743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,383.28, 837,091.08 and 225,743.28 is: 338,419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,383.28 : 837,091.08 = 225,743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,383.28/837,091.08 = 225,743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,383.28x = 837,091.08 × 225,743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,383.28x = 188,967,686,057.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,967,686,057.94/558,383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,419.31

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