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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,224.23, 770,331.42 and 316,528.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,224.23, 770,331.42 and 316,528.33 is: 436,798.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,224.23 : 770,331.42 = 316,528.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,224.23/770,331.42 = 316,528.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,224.23x = 770,331.42 × 316,528.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,224.23x = 243,831,717,919.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,831,717,919.13/558,224.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,798.88

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