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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,951.50, 771,354.90 and 304,304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,951.50, 771,354.90 and 304,304.52 is: 419,941.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,951.50 : 771,354.90 = 304,304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,951.50/771,354.90 = 304,304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,951.50x = 771,354.90 × 304,304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,951.50x = 234,726,782,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,726,782,594.15/558,951.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,941.23

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