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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,231.10, 782,573.30 and 558,231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,231.10, 782,573.30 and 558,231.10 is: 782,573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,231.10 : 782,573.30 = 558,231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,231.10/782,573.30 = 558,231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,231.10x = 782,573.30 × 558,231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,231.10x = 436,856,754,089.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,856,754,089.63/558,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,573.30

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