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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,881.36, 771,136.68 and 332,482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,881.36, 771,136.68 and 332,482.64 is: 458,754.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,881.36 : 771,136.68 = 332,482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,881.36/771,136.68 = 332,482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,881.36x = 771,136.68 × 332,482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,881.36x = 256,389,559,167.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,389,559,167.24/558,881.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,754.89

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