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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,788.80, 838,183.20 and 402,491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,788.80, 838,183.20 and 402,491.20 is: 603,736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,788.80 : 838,183.20 = 402,491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,788.80/838,183.20 = 402,491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,788.80x = 838,183.20 × 402,491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,788.80x = 337,361,361,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,361,361,987.84/558,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,736.80

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