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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,872.27, 838,096.92 and 239,010.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,872.27, 838,096.92 and 239,010.83 is: 358,425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,872.27 : 838,096.92 = 239,010.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,872.27/838,096.92 = 239,010.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,872.27x = 838,096.92 × 239,010.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,872.27x = 200,314,236,279.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,314,236,279.16/558,872.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,425.80

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