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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,311.40, 838,244.70 and 348,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,311.40, 838,244.70 and 348,359.40 is: 523,024.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,311.40 : 838,244.70 = 348,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,311.40/838,244.70 = 348,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,311.40x = 838,244.70 × 348,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,311.40x = 292,010,420,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,010,420,745.18/558,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,024.28

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