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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,565.51, 770,797.70 and 316,842.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,565.51, 770,797.70 and 316,842.89 is: 437,230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,565.51 : 770,797.70 = 316,842.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,565.51/770,797.70 = 316,842.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,565.51x = 770,797.70 × 316,842.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,565.51x = 244,221,773,793.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,221,773,793.64/558,565.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,230.32

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