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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,580.56, 770,710 and 316,807.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,580.56, 770,710 and 316,807.44 is: 437,119.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,580.56 : 770,710 = 316,807.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,580.56/770,710 = 316,807.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,580.56x = 770,710 × 316,807.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,580.56x = 244,166,662,082.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,166,662,082.40/558,580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,119.87

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