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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,754.80, 838,132.20 and 402,457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,754.80, 838,132.20 and 402,457.20 is: 603,685.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,754.80 : 838,132.20 = 402,457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,754.80/838,132.20 = 402,457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,754.80x = 838,132.20 × 402,457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,754.80x = 337,312,338,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,312,338,441.84/558,754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,685.80

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