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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,177.34, 770,261.25 and 316,476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,177.34, 770,261.25 and 316,476.13 is: 436,723.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,177.34 : 770,261.25 = 316,476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,177.34/770,261.25 = 316,476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,177.34x = 770,261.25 × 316,476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,177.34x = 243,769,299,488.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,769,299,488.96/558,177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,723.75

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