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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,272.26, 837,091.27 and 380,994.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,272.26, 837,091.27 and 380,994.04 is: 571,274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,272.26 : 837,091.27 = 380,994.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,272.26/837,091.27 = 380,994.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,272.26x = 837,091.27 × 380,994.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,272.26x = 318,926,784,806.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,926,784,806.03/558,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,274.64

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