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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,872.76, 771,244.48 and 304,225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,872.76, 771,244.48 and 304,225.86 is: 419,831.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,872.76 : 771,244.48 = 304,225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,872.76/771,244.48 = 304,225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,872.76x = 771,244.48 × 304,225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,872.76x = 234,632,515,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,632,515,198.25/558,872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,831.73

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