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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,214.04, 770,317.35 and 316,518.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,214.04, 770,317.35 and 316,518.14 is: 436,784.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,214.04 : 770,317.35 = 316,518.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,214.04/770,317.35 = 316,518.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,214.04x = 770,317.35 × 316,518.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,214.04x = 243,819,410,980.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,819,410,980.14/558,214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,784.81

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