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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,764.92, 771,095.55 and 304,117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,764.92, 771,095.55 and 304,117.93 is: 419,682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,764.92 : 771,095.55 = 304,117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,764.92/771,095.55 = 304,117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,764.92x = 771,095.55 × 304,117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,764.92x = 234,503,982,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,503,982,498.21/558,764.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,682.72

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