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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,315.40, 838,250.70 and 348,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,315.40, 838,250.70 and 348,363.40 is: 523,030.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,315.40 : 838,250.70 = 348,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,315.40/838,250.70 = 348,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,315.40x = 838,250.70 × 348,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,315.40x = 292,015,863,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,015,863,904.38/558,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,030.29

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