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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,851.20, 838,276.80 and 203,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,851.20, 838,276.80 and 203,747.20 is: 305,620.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,851.20 : 838,276.80 = 203,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,851.20/838,276.80 = 203,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,851.20x = 838,276.80 × 203,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,851.20x = 170,796,550,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,796,550,824.96/558,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,620.80

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