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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,871.70, 838,307.55 and 444,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,871.70, 838,307.55 and 444,710.30 is: 667,065.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,871.70 : 838,307.55 = 444,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,871.70/838,307.55 = 444,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,871.70x = 838,307.55 × 444,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,871.70x = 372,804,002,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,804,002,052.77/558,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,065.45

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