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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,652.29, 837,986.22 and 159,293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,652.29, 837,986.22 and 159,293.22 is: 238,942.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,652.29 : 837,986.22 = 159,293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,652.29/837,986.22 = 159,293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,652.29x = 837,986.22 × 159,293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,652.29x = 133,485,523,299.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,485,523,299.43/558,652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,942.05

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