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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,751.80, 838,127.70 and 402,454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,751.80, 838,127.70 and 402,454.20 is: 603,681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,751.80 : 838,127.70 = 402,454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,751.80/838,127.70 = 402,454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,751.80x = 838,127.70 × 402,454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,751.80x = 337,308,013,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,308,013,001.34/558,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,681.30

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