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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,425.28, 770,452.80 and 316,688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,425.28, 770,452.80 and 316,688.88 is: 436,931.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,425.28 : 770,452.80 = 316,688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,425.28/770,452.80 = 316,688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,425.28x = 770,452.80 × 316,688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,425.28x = 243,993,834,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,993,834,324.86/558,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,931.93

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