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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,219.70, 837,329.55 and 536,446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,219.70, 837,329.55 and 536,446.90 is: 804,670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,219.70 : 837,329.55 = 536,446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,219.70/837,329.55 = 536,446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,219.70x = 837,329.55 × 536,446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,219.70x = 449,182,841,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,182,841,375.90/558,219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,670.35

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