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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,731.70, 838,097.55 and 203,757.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,731.70, 838,097.55 and 203,757.30 is: 305,635.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,731.70 : 838,097.55 = 203,757.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,731.70/838,097.55 = 203,757.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,731.70x = 838,097.55 × 203,757.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,731.70x = 170,768,493,924.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,768,493,924.62/558,731.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,635.95

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