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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,822.78, 838,241.86 and 159,463.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,822.78, 838,241.86 and 159,463.43 is: 239,197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,822.78 : 838,241.86 = 159,463.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,822.78/838,241.86 = 159,463.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,822.78x = 838,241.86 × 159,463.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,822.78x = 133,668,922,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,668,922,165.18/558,822.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,197.34

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