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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,389.68, 770,583.76 and 303,741.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,389.68, 770,583.76 and 303,741.52 is: 419,166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,389.68 : 770,583.76 = 303,741.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,389.68/770,583.76 = 303,741.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,389.68x = 770,583.76 × 303,741.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,389.68x = 234,058,282,549.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,058,282,549.72/558,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,166.56

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