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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,223.60, 782,562.80 and 558,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,223.60, 782,562.80 and 558,223.60 is: 782,562.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,223.60 : 782,562.80 = 558,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,223.60/782,562.80 = 558,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,223.60x = 782,562.80 × 558,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,223.60x = 436,845,023,442.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,845,023,442.08/558,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,562.80

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