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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,355.74, 770,599.32 and 328,901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,355.74, 770,599.32 and 328,901.16 is: 453,923.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,355.74 : 770,599.32 = 328,901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,355.74/770,599.32 = 328,901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,355.74x = 770,599.32 × 328,901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,355.74x = 253,451,010,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,451,010,243.21/558,355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,923.89

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