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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,609.78, 838,045.89 and 184,632.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,609.78, 838,045.89 and 184,632.78 is: 276,992.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,609.78 : 838,045.89 = 184,632.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,609.78/838,045.89 = 184,632.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,609.78x = 838,045.89 × 184,632.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,609.78x = 154,730,742,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,730,742,438.27/558,609.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,992.54

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