Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,654.21, 838,030.71 and 159,286.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 558,654.21, 838,030.71 and 159,286.41 is: 238,943.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,654.21 : 838,030.71 = 159,286.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,654.21/838,030.71 = 159,286.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,654.21x = 838,030.71 × 159,286.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,654.21x = 133,486,903,265.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,486,903,265.65/558,654.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,943.70
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