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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,815.76, 771,182.25 and 395,763.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,815.76, 771,182.25 and 395,763.98 is: 546,165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,815.76 : 771,182.25 = 395,763.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,815.76/771,182.25 = 395,763.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,815.76x = 771,182.25 × 395,763.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,815.76x = 305,206,152,709.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,206,152,709.44/558,815.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,165.97

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