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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,877.64, 838,104.98 and 239,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,877.64, 838,104.98 and 239,016.20 is: 358,433.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,877.64 : 838,104.98 = 239,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,877.64/838,104.98 = 239,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,877.64x = 838,104.98 × 239,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,877.64x = 200,320,667,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,320,667,520.68/558,877.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,433.86

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