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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,374.13, 837,228.29 and 378,680.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,374.13, 837,228.29 and 378,680.49 is: 567,794.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,374.13 : 837,228.29 = 378,680.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,374.13/837,228.29 = 378,680.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,374.13x = 837,228.29 × 378,680.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,374.13x = 317,042,017,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,042,017,205.66/558,374.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,794.96

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