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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,924.50, 771,315.90 and 304,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,924.50, 771,315.90 and 304,277.60 is: 419,903.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,924.50 : 771,315.90 = 304,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,924.50/771,315.90 = 304,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,924.50x = 771,315.90 × 304,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,924.50x = 234,694,150,893.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,694,150,893.84/558,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,903.14

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