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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,954.36, 771,332.82 and 304,306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,954.36, 771,332.82 and 304,306.44 is: 419,929.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,954.36 : 771,332.82 = 304,306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,954.36/771,332.82 = 304,306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,954.36x = 771,332.82 × 304,306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,954.36x = 234,721,544,509.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,721,544,509.36/558,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,929.71

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