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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,854.08, 771,218.74 and 304,205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,854.08, 771,218.74 and 304,205.26 is: 419,803.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,854.08 : 771,218.74 = 304,205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,854.08/771,218.74 = 304,205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,854.08x = 771,218.74 × 304,205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,854.08x = 234,608,797,318.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,608,797,318.57/558,854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,803.32

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