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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,686.51, 771,004.88 and 316,979.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,686.51, 771,004.88 and 316,979.27 is: 437,441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,686.51 : 771,004.88 = 316,979.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,686.51/771,004.88 = 316,979.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,686.51x = 771,004.88 × 316,979.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,686.51x = 244,392,558,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,392,558,588.92/558,686.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,441.31

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