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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,516, 838,298.88 and 292,467.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,516, 838,298.88 and 292,467.45 is: 438,976.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,516 : 838,298.88 = 292,467.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,516/838,298.88 = 292,467.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,516x = 838,298.88 × 292,467.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,516x = 245,175,135,771.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,175,135,771.46/558,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,976.03

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