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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,976.57, 838,465.12 and 179,897.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,976.57, 838,465.12 and 179,897.25 is: 269,845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,976.57 : 838,465.12 = 179,897.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,976.57/838,465.12 = 179,897.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,976.57x = 838,465.12 × 179,897.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,976.57x = 150,837,572,678.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,837,572,678.04/558,976.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,845.97

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