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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,362.73, 770,677.43 and 316,786.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,362.73, 770,677.43 and 316,786.71 is: 437,243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,362.73 : 770,677.43 = 316,786.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,362.73/770,677.43 = 316,786.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,362.73x = 770,677.43 × 316,786.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,362.73x = 244,140,365,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,140,365,937.02/558,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,243.31

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