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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,833.22, 771,206.88 and 395,781.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,833.22, 771,206.88 and 395,781.84 is: 546,191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,833.22 : 771,206.88 = 395,781.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,833.22/771,206.88 = 395,781.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,833.22x = 771,206.88 × 395,781.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,833.22x = 305,229,677,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,229,677,987.06/558,833.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,191.00

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