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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,214.67, 770,318.21 and 316,518.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,214.67, 770,318.21 and 316,518.77 is: 436,785.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,214.67 : 770,318.21 = 316,518.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,214.67/770,318.21 = 316,518.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,214.67x = 770,318.21 × 316,518.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,214.67x = 243,820,169,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,820,169,277.51/558,214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,785.68

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