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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,335.98, 771,847.28 and 329,840.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,335.98, 771,847.28 and 329,840.63 is: 455,158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,335.98 : 771,847.28 = 329,840.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,335.98/771,847.28 = 329,840.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,335.98x = 771,847.28 × 329,840.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,335.98x = 254,586,593,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,586,593,892.70/559,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,158.62

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