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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,847.56, 838,271.61 and 184,870.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,847.56, 838,271.61 and 184,870.56 is: 277,305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,847.56 : 838,271.61 = 184,870.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,847.56/838,271.61 = 184,870.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,847.56x = 838,271.61 × 184,870.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,847.56x = 154,971,741,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,971,741,972.80/558,847.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,305.93

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