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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,875.25, 771,247.94 and 304,228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,875.25, 771,247.94 and 304,228.35 is: 419,835.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,875.25 : 771,247.94 = 304,228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,875.25/771,247.94 = 304,228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,875.25x = 771,247.94 × 304,228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,875.25x = 234,635,486,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,635,486,705.96/558,875.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,835.17

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