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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,720.38, 771,019.34 and 304,066.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,720.38, 771,019.34 and 304,066.10 is: 419,603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,720.38 : 771,019.34 = 304,066.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,720.38/771,019.34 = 304,066.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,720.38x = 771,019.34 × 304,066.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,720.38x = 234,440,843,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,440,843,738.37/558,720.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,603.17

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