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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,707.88, 771,034.28 and 317,000.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,707.88, 771,034.28 and 317,000.64 is: 437,470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,707.88 : 771,034.28 = 317,000.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,707.88/771,034.28 = 317,000.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,707.88x = 771,034.28 × 317,000.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,707.88x = 244,418,360,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,418,360,221.94/558,707.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,470.76

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