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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,783.36, 771,121.08 and 304,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,783.36, 771,121.08 and 304,136.40 is: 419,708.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,783.36 : 771,121.08 = 304,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,783.36/771,121.08 = 304,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,783.36x = 771,121.08 × 304,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,783.36x = 234,525,989,235.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,525,989,235.31/558,783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,708.26

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