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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,002.70, 837,004.05 and 291,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,002.70, 837,004.05 and 291,844.80 is: 437,767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,002.70 : 837,004.05 = 291,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,002.70/837,004.05 = 291,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,002.70x = 837,004.05 × 291,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,002.70x = 244,275,279,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,275,279,571.44/558,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,767.20

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