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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,405.28, 837,594.72 and 179,326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,405.28, 837,594.72 and 179,326.88 is: 268,986.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,405.28 : 837,594.72 = 179,326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,405.28/837,594.72 = 179,326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,405.28x = 837,594.72 × 179,326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,405.28x = 150,203,247,842.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,203,247,842.07/558,405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,986.08

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