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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,361.61, 770,675.88 and 316,785.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,361.61, 770,675.88 and 316,785.59 is: 437,241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,361.61 : 770,675.88 = 316,785.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,361.61/770,675.88 = 316,785.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,361.61x = 770,675.88 × 316,785.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,361.61x = 244,139,009,491.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,139,009,491.19/558,361.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,241.76

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