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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,388.08, 771,963.96 and 304,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,388.08, 771,963.96 and 304,739.20 is: 420,544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,388.08 : 771,963.96 = 304,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,388.08/771,963.96 = 304,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,388.08x = 771,963.96 × 304,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,388.08x = 235,247,679,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,247,679,599.23/559,388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,544.68

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