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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,769.92, 771,102.44 and 304,122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,769.92, 771,102.44 and 304,122.92 is: 419,689.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,769.92 : 771,102.44 = 304,122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,769.92/771,102.44 = 304,122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,769.92x = 771,102.44 × 304,122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,769.92x = 234,509,925,671.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,509,925,671.93/558,769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,689.60

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