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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,569.52, 770,839.74 and 303,934.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,569.52, 770,839.74 and 303,934.68 is: 419,437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,569.52 : 770,839.74 = 303,934.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,569.52/770,839.74 = 303,934.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,569.52x = 770,839.74 × 303,934.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,569.52x = 234,284,929,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,284,929,708.18/558,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,437.37

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