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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,221.49, 837,338.70 and 530,995.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,221.49, 837,338.70 and 530,995.51 is: 796,499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,221.49 : 837,338.70 = 530,995.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,221.49/837,338.70 = 530,995.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,221.49x = 837,338.70 × 530,995.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,221.49x = 444,623,090,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,623,090,049.24/558,221.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,499.41

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