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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,944.82, 771,444.46 and 329,488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,944.82, 771,444.46 and 329,488.44 is: 454,753.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,944.82 : 771,444.46 = 329,488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,944.82/771,444.46 = 329,488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,944.82x = 771,444.46 × 329,488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,944.82x = 254,182,031,672.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,182,031,672.04/558,944.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,753.35

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