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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,213.54, 770,316.66 and 316,517.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,213.54, 770,316.66 and 316,517.64 is: 436,784.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,213.54 : 770,316.66 = 316,517.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,213.54/770,316.66 = 316,517.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,213.54x = 770,316.66 × 316,517.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,213.54x = 243,818,808,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,818,808,387.20/558,213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,784.12

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