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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,005.60, 770,107.89 and 316,262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,005.60, 770,107.89 and 316,262.22 is: 436,475.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,005.60 : 770,107.89 = 316,262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,005.60/770,107.89 = 316,262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,005.60x = 770,107.89 × 316,262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,005.60x = 243,556,030,930.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,556,030,930.92/558,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,475.97

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