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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,679.01, 770,994.52 and 316,971.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,679.01, 770,994.52 and 316,971.77 is: 437,430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,679.01 : 770,994.52 = 316,971.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,679.01/770,994.52 = 316,971.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,679.01x = 770,994.52 × 316,971.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,679.01x = 244,383,493,017.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,383,493,017.30/558,679.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,430.96

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