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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,073.98, 770,168.42 and 316,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,073.98, 770,168.42 and 316,361.24 is: 436,593.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,073.98 : 770,168.42 = 316,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,073.98/770,168.42 = 316,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,073.98x = 770,168.42 × 316,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,073.98x = 243,651,436,360.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,651,436,360.04/558,073.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,593.44

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