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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,849.56, 838,274.61 and 184,872.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,849.56, 838,274.61 and 184,872.56 is: 277,308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,849.56 : 838,274.61 = 184,872.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,849.56/838,274.61 = 184,872.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,849.56x = 838,274.61 × 184,872.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,849.56x = 154,973,973,133.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,973,973,133.70/558,849.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,308.93

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