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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,934.36, 771,305.22 and 304,286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,934.36, 771,305.22 and 304,286.44 is: 419,902.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,934.36 : 771,305.22 = 304,286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,934.36/771,305.22 = 304,286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,934.36x = 771,305.22 × 304,286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,934.36x = 234,697,719,547.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,697,719,547.22/558,934.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,902.11

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