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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,651.03, 837,984.35 and 159,291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,651.03, 837,984.35 and 159,291.96 is: 238,940.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,651.03 : 837,984.35 = 159,291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,651.03/837,984.35 = 159,291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,651.03x = 837,984.35 × 159,291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,651.03x = 133,484,169,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,484,169,560.83/558,651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,940.17

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