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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,004.10, 770,105.82 and 316,260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,004.10, 770,105.82 and 316,260.72 is: 436,473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,004.10 : 770,105.82 = 316,260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,004.10/770,105.82 = 316,260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,004.10x = 770,105.82 × 316,260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,004.10x = 243,554,221,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,554,221,109.39/558,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,473.90

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