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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,767.80, 838,141.62 and 203,778.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,767.80, 838,141.62 and 203,778.28 is: 305,663.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,767.80 : 838,141.62 = 203,778.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,767.80/838,141.62 = 203,778.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,767.80x = 838,141.62 × 203,778.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,767.80x = 170,795,057,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,795,057,720.01/558,767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,663.74

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