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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,837.65, 837,786.27 and 243,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,837.65, 837,786.27 and 243,056.72 is: 364,380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,837.65 : 837,786.27 = 243,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,837.65/837,786.27 = 243,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,837.65x = 837,786.27 × 243,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,837.65x = 203,629,582,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,629,582,847.23/558,837.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,380.57

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