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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,669.33, 838,011.83 and 159,310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,669.33, 838,011.83 and 159,310.04 is: 238,967.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,669.33 : 838,011.83 = 159,310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,669.33/838,011.83 = 159,310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,669.33x = 838,011.83 × 159,310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,669.33x = 133,503,693,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,503,693,171.16/558,669.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,967.29

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