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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,562.36, 770,895.12 and 316,904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,562.36, 770,895.12 and 316,904.80 is: 437,373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,562.36 : 770,895.12 = 316,904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,562.36/770,895.12 = 316,904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,562.36x = 770,895.12 × 316,904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,562.36x = 244,300,363,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,300,363,824.58/558,562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,373.48

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