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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,691.20, 771,011.34 and 316,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,691.20, 771,011.34 and 316,983.96 is: 437,447.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,691.20 : 771,011.34 = 316,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,691.20/771,011.34 = 316,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,691.20x = 771,011.34 × 316,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,691.20x = 244,398,227,758.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,398,227,758.11/558,691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,447.78

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