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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,709.88, 771,037.04 and 317,002.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,709.88, 771,037.04 and 317,002.64 is: 437,473.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,709.88 : 771,037.04 = 317,002.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,709.88/771,037.04 = 317,002.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,709.88x = 771,037.04 × 317,002.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,709.88x = 244,420,777,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,420,777,217.79/558,709.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,473.52

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