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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,651.53, 837,985.10 and 159,292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,651.53, 837,985.10 and 159,292.46 is: 238,940.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,651.53 : 837,985.10 = 159,292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,651.53/837,985.10 = 159,292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,651.53x = 837,985.10 × 159,292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,651.53x = 133,484,703,035.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,484,703,035.96/558,651.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,940.91

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