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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,360.23, 770,673.98 and 316,784.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,360.23, 770,673.98 and 316,784.21 is: 437,239.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,360.23 : 770,673.98 = 316,784.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,360.23/770,673.98 = 316,784.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,360.23x = 770,673.98 × 316,784.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,360.23x = 244,137,346,337.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,137,346,337.94/558,360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,239.86

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