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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,702.63, 771,027.12 and 316,995.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,702.63, 771,027.12 and 316,995.39 is: 437,463.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,702.63 : 771,027.12 = 316,995.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,702.63/771,027.12 = 316,995.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,702.63x = 771,027.12 × 316,995.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,702.63x = 244,412,042,604.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,412,042,604.98/558,702.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,463.56

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