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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,788.78, 771,276.76 and 344,108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,788.78, 771,276.76 and 344,108.72 is: 474,961.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,788.78 : 771,276.76 = 344,108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,788.78/771,276.76 = 344,108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,788.78x = 771,276.76 × 344,108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,788.78x = 265,403,058,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,403,058,649.35/558,788.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,961.32

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