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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,483.82, 838,075.65 and 226,059.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,483.82, 838,075.65 and 226,059.82 is: 339,231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,483.82 : 838,075.65 = 226,059.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,483.82/838,075.65 = 226,059.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,483.82x = 838,075.65 × 226,059.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,483.82x = 189,455,230,585.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,455,230,585.38/558,483.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,231.37

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