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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,901.38, 771,280.05 and 304,251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,901.38, 771,280.05 and 304,251.96 is: 419,865.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,901.38 : 771,280.05 = 304,251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,901.38/771,280.05 = 304,251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,901.38x = 771,280.05 × 304,251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,901.38x = 234,663,466,921.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,663,466,921.40/558,901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,865.61

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