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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,707.13, 771,033.24 and 316,999.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,707.13, 771,033.24 and 316,999.89 is: 437,469.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,707.13 : 771,033.24 = 316,999.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,707.13/771,033.24 = 316,999.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,707.13x = 771,033.24 × 316,999.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,707.13x = 244,417,452,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,417,452,266.34/558,707.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,469.72

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