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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,852.59, 771,216.66 and 304,203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,852.59, 771,216.66 and 304,203.75 is: 419,801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,852.59 : 771,216.66 = 304,203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,852.59/771,216.66 = 304,203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,852.59x = 771,216.66 × 304,203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,852.59x = 234,607,000,034.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,607,000,034.48/558,852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,801.23

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