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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,175.84, 770,259.18 and 316,474.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,175.84, 770,259.18 and 316,474.63 is: 436,721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,175.84 : 770,259.18 = 316,474.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,175.84/770,259.18 = 316,474.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,175.84x = 770,259.18 × 316,474.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,175.84x = 243,767,488,994.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,767,488,994.60/558,175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,721.68

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