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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,808.16, 771,133.85 and 317,076.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,808.16, 771,133.85 and 317,076.32 is: 437,553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,808.16 : 771,133.85 = 317,076.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,808.16/771,133.85 = 317,076.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,808.16x = 771,133.85 × 317,076.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,808.16x = 244,508,277,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,508,277,944.38/558,808.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,553.17

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