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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,663.76, 770,972.07 and 304,031.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,663.76, 770,972.07 and 304,031.08 is: 419,571.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,663.76 : 770,972.07 = 304,031.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,663.76/770,972.07 = 304,031.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,663.76x = 770,972.07 × 304,031.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,663.76x = 234,399,471,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,399,471,091.94/558,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,571.64

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