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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,917.76, 771,305.60 and 304,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,917.76, 771,305.60 and 304,268.16 is: 419,889.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,917.76 : 771,305.60 = 304,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,917.76/771,305.60 = 304,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,917.76x = 771,305.60 × 304,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,917.76x = 234,683,735,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,683,735,709.70/558,917.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,889.57

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