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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,682.70, 770,999.61 and 316,975.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,682.70, 770,999.61 and 316,975.46 is: 437,436.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,682.70 : 770,999.61 = 316,975.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,682.70/770,999.61 = 316,975.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,682.70x = 770,999.61 × 316,975.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,682.70x = 244,387,952,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,387,952,184.57/558,682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,436.05

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