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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,996.56, 838,839.48 and 359,444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,996.56, 838,839.48 and 359,444.24 is: 539,387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,996.56 : 838,839.48 = 359,444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,996.56/838,839.48 = 359,444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,996.56x = 838,839.48 × 359,444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,996.56x = 301,516,019,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,516,019,370.60/558,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,387.97

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