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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,827.56, 838,382.82 and 159,469.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,827.56, 838,382.82 and 159,469.75 is: 239,245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,827.56 : 838,382.82 = 159,469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,827.56/838,382.82 = 159,469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,827.56x = 838,382.82 × 159,469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,827.56x = 133,696,698,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,696,698,709.70/558,827.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,245.00

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