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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,878.52, 771,255.96 and 304,229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,878.52, 771,255.96 and 304,229.64 is: 419,838.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,878.52 : 771,255.96 = 304,229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,878.52/771,255.96 = 304,229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,878.52x = 771,255.96 × 304,229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,878.52x = 234,638,923,058.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,638,923,058.65/558,878.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,838.86

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