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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,865.14, 837,827.46 and 243,084.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,865.14, 837,827.46 and 243,084.20 is: 364,421.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,865.14 : 837,827.46 = 243,084.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,865.14/837,827.46 = 243,084.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,865.14x = 837,827.46 × 243,084.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,865.14x = 203,662,617,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,662,617,852.13/558,865.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,421.76

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