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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,829.98, 771,163.97 and 317,098.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,829.98, 771,163.97 and 317,098.13 is: 437,583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,829.98 : 771,163.97 = 317,098.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,829.98/771,163.97 = 317,098.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,829.98x = 771,163.97 × 317,098.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,829.98x = 244,534,647,369.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,534,647,369.07/558,829.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,583.27

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