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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,269.22, 770,237.73 and 316,532.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,269.22, 770,237.73 and 316,532.82 is: 436,716.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,269.22 : 770,237.73 = 316,532.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,269.22/770,237.73 = 316,532.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,269.22x = 770,237.73 × 316,532.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,269.22x = 243,805,520,747.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,805,520,747.30/558,269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,716.75

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