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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,668.88, 770,980.55 and 316,961.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,668.88, 770,980.55 and 316,961.64 is: 437,416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,668.88 : 770,980.55 = 316,961.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,668.88/770,980.55 = 316,961.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,668.88x = 770,980.55 × 316,961.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,668.88x = 244,371,257,951.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,371,257,951.29/558,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,416.99

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