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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,978.60, 838,467.90 and 534,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,978.60, 838,467.90 and 534,484.20 is: 801,726.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,978.60 : 838,467.90 = 534,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,978.60/838,467.90 = 534,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,978.60x = 838,467.90 × 534,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,978.60x = 448,147,844,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,147,844,757.18/558,978.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,726.30

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