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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,782.92, 771,120.36 and 304,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,782.92, 771,120.36 and 304,135.96 is: 419,707.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,782.92 : 771,120.36 = 304,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,782.92/771,120.36 = 304,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,782.92x = 771,120.36 × 304,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,782.92x = 234,525,430,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,525,430,964.15/558,782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,707.59

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