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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,669.16, 770,980.92 and 316,961.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,669.16, 770,980.92 and 316,961.92 is: 437,417.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,669.16 : 770,980.92 = 316,961.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,669.16/770,980.92 = 316,961.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,669.16x = 770,980.92 × 316,961.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,669.16x = 244,371,592,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,371,592,686.57/558,669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,417.37

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