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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,679.08, 771,060.14 and 329,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,679.08, 771,060.14 and 329,163 is: 454,293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,679.08 : 771,060.14 = 329,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,679.08/771,060.14 = 329,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,679.08x = 771,060.14 × 329,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,679.08x = 253,804,468,862.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,804,468,862.82/558,679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,293.85

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