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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,828.54, 771,161.91 and 317,096.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,828.54, 771,161.91 and 317,096.67 is: 437,581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,828.54 : 771,161.91 = 317,096.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,828.54/771,161.91 = 317,096.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,828.54x = 771,161.91 × 317,096.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,828.54x = 244,532,873,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,532,873,691.84/558,828.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,581.22

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