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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,853.08, 771,217.36 and 304,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,853.08, 771,217.36 and 304,204.26 is: 419,801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,853.08 : 771,217.36 = 304,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,853.08/771,217.36 = 304,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,853.08x = 771,217.36 × 304,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,853.08x = 234,607,606,297.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,607,606,297.95/558,853.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,801.94

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