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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,497.98, 771,777.54 and 395,970.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,497.98, 771,777.54 and 395,970.54 is: 546,206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,497.98 : 771,777.54 = 395,970.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,497.98/771,777.54 = 395,970.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,497.98x = 771,777.54 × 395,970.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,497.98x = 305,601,169,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,601,169,273.67/559,497.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,206.03

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