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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,611.28, 838,048.14 and 184,634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,611.28, 838,048.14 and 184,634.28 is: 276,994.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,611.28 : 838,048.14 = 184,634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,611.28/838,048.14 = 184,634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,611.28x = 838,048.14 × 184,634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,611.28x = 154,732,414,934.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,732,414,934.24/558,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,994.79

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