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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,184.73, 770,271.67 and 316,483.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,184.73, 770,271.67 and 316,483.64 is: 436,734.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,184.73 : 770,271.67 = 316,483.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,184.73/770,271.67 = 316,483.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,184.73x = 770,271.67 × 316,483.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,184.73x = 243,778,378,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,778,378,059.12/558,184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,734.23

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