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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,185.73, 770,273.05 and 316,484.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,185.73, 770,273.05 and 316,484.64 is: 436,735.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,185.73 : 770,273.05 = 316,484.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,185.73/770,273.05 = 316,484.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,185.73x = 770,273.05 × 316,484.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,185.73x = 243,779,588,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,779,588,930.95/558,185.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,735.62

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