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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,216.29, 770,320.45 and 316,520.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,216.29, 770,320.45 and 316,520.39 is: 436,787.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,216.29 : 770,320.45 = 316,520.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,216.29/770,320.45 = 316,520.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,216.29x = 770,320.45 × 316,520.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,216.29x = 243,822,129,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,822,129,258.98/558,216.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,787.91

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