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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,004.20, 837,006.30 and 390,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,004.20, 837,006.30 and 390,042.60 is: 585,063.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,004.20 : 837,006.30 = 390,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,004.20/837,006.30 = 390,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,004.20x = 837,006.30 × 390,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,004.20x = 326,468,113,468.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,468,113,468.38/558,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,063.90

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