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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,777.79, 771,130.02 and 344,041.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,777.79, 771,130.02 and 344,041.73 is: 474,787.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,777.79 : 771,130.02 = 344,041.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,777.79/771,130.02 = 344,041.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,777.79x = 771,130.02 × 344,041.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,777.79x = 265,300,906,461.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,300,906,461.98/558,777.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,787.85

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