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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,883.44, 771,263.91 and 304,234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,883.44, 771,263.91 and 304,234.02 is: 419,845.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,883.44 : 771,263.91 = 304,234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,883.44/771,263.91 = 304,234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,883.44x = 771,263.91 × 304,234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,883.44x = 234,644,719,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,644,719,820.22/558,883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,845.54

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