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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,698.64, 771,021.52 and 316,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,698.64, 771,021.52 and 316,991.40 is: 437,458.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,698.64 : 771,021.52 = 316,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,698.64/771,021.52 = 316,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,698.64x = 771,021.52 × 316,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,698.64x = 244,407,191,054.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,407,191,054.93/558,698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,458.00

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