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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,566.04, 770,798.44 and 316,843.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,566.04, 770,798.44 and 316,843.43 is: 437,231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,566.04 : 770,798.44 = 316,843.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,566.04/770,798.44 = 316,843.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,566.04x = 770,798.44 × 316,843.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,566.04x = 244,222,416,922.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,222,416,922.15/558,566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,231.05

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