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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,999.80, 838,499.70 and 419,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,999.80, 838,499.70 and 419,031.80 is: 628,547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,999.80 : 838,499.70 = 419,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,999.80/838,499.70 = 419,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,999.80x = 838,499.70 × 419,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,999.80x = 351,358,038,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,358,038,590.46/558,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,547.70

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