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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,822.93, 771,154.26 and 317,091.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,822.93, 771,154.26 and 317,091.09 is: 437,573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,822.93 : 771,154.26 = 317,091.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,822.93/771,154.26 = 317,091.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,822.93x = 771,154.26 × 317,091.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,822.93x = 244,526,144,861.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,526,144,861.54/558,822.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,573.57

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