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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,684.70, 771,002.37 and 316,977.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,684.70, 771,002.37 and 316,977.46 is: 437,438.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,684.70 : 771,002.37 = 316,977.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,684.70/771,002.37 = 316,977.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,684.70x = 771,002.37 × 316,977.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,684.70x = 244,390,372,896.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,390,372,896.58/558,684.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,438.81

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