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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,293.48, 770,271.14 and 316,557.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,293.48, 770,271.14 and 316,557.08 is: 436,750.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,293.48 : 770,271.14 = 316,557.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,293.48/770,271.14 = 316,557.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,293.48x = 770,271.14 × 316,557.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,293.48x = 243,834,782,886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,834,782,886.67/558,293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,750.19

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