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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,782.31, 771,136.23 and 344,046.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,782.31, 771,136.23 and 344,046.24 is: 474,794.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,782.31 : 771,136.23 = 344,046.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,782.31/771,136.23 = 344,046.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,782.31x = 771,136.23 × 344,046.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,782.31x = 265,306,520,459.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,306,520,459.28/558,782.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,794.06

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