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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,708.88, 771,035.66 and 317,001.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,708.88, 771,035.66 and 317,001.64 is: 437,472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,708.88 : 771,035.66 = 317,001.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,708.88/771,035.66 = 317,001.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,708.88x = 771,035.66 × 317,001.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,708.88x = 244,419,568,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,419,568,718.48/558,708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,472.14

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