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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,824.31, 838,377.95 and 159,466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,824.31, 838,377.95 and 159,466.50 is: 239,240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,824.31 : 838,377.95 = 159,466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,824.31/838,377.95 = 159,466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,824.31x = 838,377.95 × 159,466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,824.31x = 133,693,196,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,693,196,566.34/558,824.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,240.12

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