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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,996.66, 771,524.60 and 355,284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,996.66, 771,524.60 and 355,284.90 is: 490,362.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,996.66 : 771,524.60 = 355,284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,996.66/771,524.60 = 355,284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,996.66x = 771,524.60 × 355,284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,996.66x = 274,111,038,582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,111,038,582.12/558,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,362.57

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