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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,971.70, 771,355.53 and 304,322.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,971.70, 771,355.53 and 304,322.34 is: 419,950.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,971.70 : 771,355.53 = 304,322.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,971.70/771,355.53 = 304,322.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,971.70x = 771,355.53 × 304,322.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,971.70x = 234,740,719,861.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,740,719,861.54/558,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,950.99

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