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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,885.66, 771,258.33 and 304,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,885.66, 771,258.33 and 304,236.24 is: 419,843.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,885.66 : 771,258.33 = 304,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,885.66/771,258.33 = 304,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,885.66x = 771,258.33 × 304,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,885.66x = 234,644,734,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,644,734,387.88/558,885.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,843.90

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