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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,187.62, 770,275.66 and 316,486.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,187.62, 770,275.66 and 316,486.53 is: 436,738.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,187.62 : 770,275.66 = 316,486.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,187.62/770,275.66 = 316,486.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,187.62x = 770,275.66 × 316,486.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,187.62x = 243,781,870,776.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,781,870,776.86/558,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,738.23

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