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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,150.15, 770,562.78 and 427,080.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,150.15, 770,562.78 and 427,080.71 is: 589,612.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,150.15 : 770,562.78 = 427,080.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,150.15/770,562.78 = 427,080.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,150.15x = 770,562.78 × 427,080.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,150.15x = 329,092,496,930.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,092,496,930.71/558,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,612.85

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