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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,975.52, 838,593.24 and 159,621.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,975.52, 838,593.24 and 159,621.76 is: 239,469.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,975.52 : 838,593.24 = 159,621.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,975.52/838,593.24 = 159,621.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,975.52x = 838,593.24 × 159,621.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,975.52x = 133,857,728,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,857,728,892.90/558,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,469.75

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