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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,902.13, 771,285.06 and 304,253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,902.13, 771,285.06 and 304,253.25 is: 419,869.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,902.13 : 771,285.06 = 304,253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,902.13/771,285.06 = 304,253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,902.13x = 771,285.06 × 304,253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,902.13x = 234,665,986,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,665,986,181.45/558,902.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,869.55

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