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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,701.70, 838,052.55 and 292,543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,701.70, 838,052.55 and 292,543.80 is: 438,815.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,701.70 : 838,052.55 = 292,543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,701.70/838,052.55 = 292,543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,701.70x = 838,052.55 × 292,543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,701.70x = 245,167,077,576.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,167,077,576.69/558,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,815.70

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