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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,055.53, 770,142.98 and 316,342.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,055.53, 770,142.98 and 316,342.81 is: 436,568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,055.53 : 770,142.98 = 316,342.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,055.53/770,142.98 = 316,342.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,055.53x = 770,142.98 × 316,342.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,055.53x = 243,629,194,394.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,629,194,394.97/558,055.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,568.01

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