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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,873.77, 838,099.17 and 239,012.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,873.77, 838,099.17 and 239,012.33 is: 358,428.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,873.77 : 838,099.17 = 239,012.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,873.77/838,099.17 = 239,012.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,873.77x = 838,099.17 × 239,012.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,873.77x = 200,316,031,202.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,316,031,202.27/558,873.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,428.05

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