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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,621.28, 838,063.16 and 184,644.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,621.28, 838,063.16 and 184,644.28 is: 277,009.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,621.28 : 838,063.16 = 184,644.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,621.28/838,063.16 = 184,644.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,621.28x = 838,063.16 × 184,644.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,621.28x = 154,743,568,772.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,743,568,772.73/558,621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,009.80

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