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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,419.97, 896,983.25 and 558,508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,419.97, 896,983.25 and 558,508.05 is: 770,229.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,419.97 : 896,983.25 = 558,508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,419.97/896,983.25 = 558,508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,419.97x = 896,983.25 × 558,508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,419.97x = 500,972,363,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,972,363,047.62/650,419.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,229.07

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