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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,516.96, 771,218.76 and 517,994.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,516.96, 771,218.76 and 517,994.64 is: 715,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,516.96 : 771,218.76 = 517,994.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,516.96/771,218.76 = 517,994.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,516.96x = 771,218.76 × 517,994.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,516.96x = 399,487,183,947.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,487,183,947.45/558,516.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,264.20

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