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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,763.92, 771,094.17 and 304,116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,763.92, 771,094.17 and 304,116.93 is: 419,681.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,763.92 : 771,094.17 = 304,116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,763.92/771,094.17 = 304,116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,763.92x = 771,094.17 × 304,116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,763.92x = 234,502,791,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,502,791,721.30/558,763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,681.34

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