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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,887.66, 771,261.09 and 304,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,887.66, 771,261.09 and 304,238.24 is: 419,846.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,887.66 : 771,261.09 = 304,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,887.66/771,261.09 = 304,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,887.66x = 771,261.09 × 304,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,887.66x = 234,647,116,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,647,116,602.08/558,887.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,846.66

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