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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,973.35, 771,382.17 and 304,323.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,973.35, 771,382.17 and 304,323.93 is: 419,966.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,973.35 : 771,382.17 = 304,323.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,973.35/771,382.17 = 304,323.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,973.35x = 771,382.17 × 304,323.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,973.35x = 234,750,053,506.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,750,053,506.33/558,973.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,966.45

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