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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,863.13, 837,824.46 and 243,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,863.13, 837,824.46 and 243,082.20 is: 364,418.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,863.13 : 837,824.46 = 243,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,863.13/837,824.46 = 243,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,863.13x = 837,824.46 × 243,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,863.13x = 203,660,212,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,660,212,950.61/558,863.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,418.77

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