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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,690.01, 771,009.72 and 316,982.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,690.01, 771,009.72 and 316,982.77 is: 437,446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,690.01 : 771,009.72 = 316,982.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,690.01/771,009.72 = 316,982.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,690.01x = 771,009.72 × 316,982.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,690.01x = 244,396,796,742.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,396,796,742.52/558,690.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,446.16

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