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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,972.60, 771,381.13 and 304,323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,972.60, 771,381.13 and 304,323.18 is: 419,965.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,972.60 : 771,381.13 = 304,323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,972.60/771,381.13 = 304,323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,972.60x = 771,381.13 × 304,323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,972.60x = 234,749,158,473.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,749,158,473.59/558,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,965.41

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