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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,841.06, 838,261.86 and 184,864.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,841.06, 838,261.86 and 184,864.06 is: 277,296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,841.06 : 838,261.86 = 184,864.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,841.06/838,261.86 = 184,864.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,841.06x = 838,261.86 × 184,864.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,841.06x = 154,964,490,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,964,490,782.75/558,841.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,296.18

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