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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,845.31, 838,268.24 and 184,868.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,845.31, 838,268.24 and 184,868.31 is: 277,302.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,845.31 : 838,268.24 = 184,868.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,845.31/838,268.24 = 184,868.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,845.31x = 838,268.24 × 184,868.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,845.31x = 154,969,231,931.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,969,231,931.13/558,845.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,302.55

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