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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,188.98, 770,277.52 and 316,487.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,188.98, 770,277.52 and 316,487.90 is: 436,740.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,188.98 : 770,277.52 = 316,487.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,188.98/770,277.52 = 316,487.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,188.98x = 770,277.52 × 316,487.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,188.98x = 243,783,514,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,783,514,722.01/558,188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,740.11

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