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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,144.61, 836,254 and 305,606.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,144.61, 836,254 and 305,606.86 is: 457,883.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,144.61 : 836,254 = 305,606.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,144.61/836,254 = 305,606.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,144.61x = 836,254 × 305,606.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,144.61x = 255,564,959,102.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,564,959,102.44/558,144.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,883.05

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