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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,703.38, 771,028.16 and 316,996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,703.38, 771,028.16 and 316,996.14 is: 437,464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,703.38 : 771,028.16 = 316,996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,703.38/771,028.16 = 316,996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,703.38x = 771,028.16 × 316,996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,703.38x = 244,412,948,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,412,948,966.32/558,703.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,464.60

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