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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,060.17, 770,149.35 and 316,347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,060.17, 770,149.35 and 316,347.44 is: 436,574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,060.17 : 770,149.35 = 316,347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,060.17/770,149.35 = 316,347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,060.17x = 770,149.35 × 316,347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,060.17x = 243,634,771,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,634,771,439.42/558,060.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,574.38

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