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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,451.88, 837,673.98 and 226,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,451.88, 837,673.98 and 226,023.08 is: 339,033.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,451.88 : 837,673.98 = 226,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,451.88/837,673.98 = 226,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,451.88x = 837,673.98 × 226,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,451.88x = 189,333,652,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,333,652,995.46/558,451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,033.07

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