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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,577.99, 837,210.88 and 258,424.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,577.99, 837,210.88 and 258,424.59 is: 387,333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,577.99 : 837,210.88 = 258,424.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,577.99/837,210.88 = 258,424.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,577.99x = 837,210.88 × 258,424.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,577.99x = 216,355,877,761.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,355,877,761.48/558,577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,333.34

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