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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,886.66, 771,259.71 and 304,237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,886.66, 771,259.71 and 304,237.24 is: 419,845.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,886.66 : 771,259.71 = 304,237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,886.66/771,259.71 = 304,237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,886.66x = 771,259.71 × 304,237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,886.66x = 234,645,925,493.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,645,925,493.60/558,886.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,845.28

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