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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,846.31, 838,269.74 and 184,869.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,846.31, 838,269.74 and 184,869.31 is: 277,304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,846.31 : 838,269.74 = 184,869.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,846.31/838,269.74 = 184,869.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,846.31x = 838,269.74 × 184,869.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,846.31x = 154,970,347,503.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,970,347,503.33/558,846.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,304.05

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