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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,220.70, 837,331.05 and 536,447.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,220.70, 837,331.05 and 536,447.90 is: 804,671.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,220.70 : 837,331.05 = 536,447.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,220.70/837,331.05 = 536,447.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,220.70x = 837,331.05 × 536,447.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,220.70x = 449,184,483,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,184,483,377.30/558,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,671.85

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