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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,824.77, 771,156.75 and 317,092.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,824.77, 771,156.75 and 317,092.93 is: 437,576.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,824.77 : 771,156.75 = 317,092.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,824.77/771,156.75 = 317,092.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,824.77x = 771,156.75 × 317,092.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,824.77x = 244,528,352,607.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,528,352,607.98/558,824.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,576.08

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