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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,622.28, 838,064.66 and 184,645.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,622.28, 838,064.66 and 184,645.28 is: 277,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,622.28 : 838,064.66 = 184,645.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,622.28/838,064.66 = 184,645.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,622.28x = 838,064.66 × 184,645.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,622.28x = 154,744,683,803.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,744,683,803.81/558,622.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,011.30

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