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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,874.88, 771,247.43 and 304,227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,874.88, 771,247.43 and 304,227.98 is: 419,834.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,874.88 : 771,247.43 = 304,227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,874.88/771,247.43 = 304,227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,874.88x = 771,247.43 × 304,227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,874.88x = 234,635,042,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,635,042,331.71/558,874.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,834.66

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