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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,170.84, 770,252.28 and 316,469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,170.84, 770,252.28 and 316,469.68 is: 436,714.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,170.84 : 770,252.28 = 316,469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,170.84/770,252.28 = 316,469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,170.84x = 770,252.28 × 316,469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,170.84x = 243,761,492,570.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,761,492,570.87/558,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,714.85

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