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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,792.96, 771,111.42 and 317,070.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,792.96, 771,111.42 and 317,070.54 is: 437,544.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,792.96 : 771,111.42 = 317,070.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,792.96/771,111.42 = 317,070.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,792.96x = 771,111.42 × 317,070.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,792.96x = 244,496,714,339.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,496,714,339.57/558,792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,544.37

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