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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,794.80, 771,285.04 and 344,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,794.80, 771,285.04 and 344,114.72 is: 474,969.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,794.80 : 771,285.04 = 344,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,794.80/771,285.04 = 344,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,794.80x = 771,285.04 × 344,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,794.80x = 265,410,535,579.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,410,535,579.79/558,794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,969.59

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