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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,836.65, 837,784.77 and 243,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,836.65, 837,784.77 and 243,055.72 is: 364,379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,836.65 : 837,784.77 = 243,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,836.65/837,784.77 = 243,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,836.65x = 837,784.77 × 243,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,836.65x = 203,628,380,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,628,380,477.38/558,836.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,379.07

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