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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,186.37, 770,273.93 and 316,485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,186.37, 770,273.93 and 316,485.28 is: 436,736.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,186.37 : 770,273.93 = 316,485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,186.37/770,273.93 = 316,485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,186.37x = 770,273.93 × 316,485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,186.37x = 243,780,359,278.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,780,359,278.28/558,186.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,736.50

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