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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,885.62, 837,822.96 and 203,816.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,885.62, 837,822.96 and 203,816.45 is: 305,540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,885.62 : 837,822.96 = 203,816.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,885.62/837,822.96 = 203,816.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,885.62x = 837,822.96 × 203,816.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,885.62x = 170,762,103,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,762,103,530.25/558,885.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,540.34

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