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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,998.66, 771,527.36 and 355,286.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,998.66, 771,527.36 and 355,286.90 is: 490,365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,998.66 : 771,527.36 = 355,286.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,998.66/771,527.36 = 355,286.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,998.66x = 771,527.36 × 355,286.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,998.66x = 274,113,563,999.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,113,563,999.58/558,998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,365.33

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