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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,874.26, 771,246.57 and 304,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,874.26, 771,246.57 and 304,227.36 is: 419,833.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,874.26 : 771,246.57 = 304,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,874.26/771,246.57 = 304,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,874.26x = 771,246.57 × 304,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,874.26x = 234,634,307,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,634,307,900.16/558,874.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,833.81

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