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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,216.54, 770,331.60 and 303,562.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,216.54, 770,331.60 and 303,562.26 is: 418,911.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,216.54 : 770,331.60 = 303,562.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,216.54/770,331.60 = 303,562.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,216.54x = 770,331.60 × 303,562.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,216.54x = 233,843,601,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,843,601,445.42/558,216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,911.99

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