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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,724.38, 771,024.86 and 304,070.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,724.38, 771,024.86 and 304,070.10 is: 419,608.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,724.38 : 771,024.86 = 304,070.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,724.38/771,024.86 = 304,070.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,724.38x = 771,024.86 × 304,070.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,724.38x = 234,445,606,282.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,445,606,282.69/558,724.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,608.69

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