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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,831.98, 771,166.72 and 317,100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,831.98, 771,166.72 and 317,100.12 is: 437,586.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,831.98 : 771,166.72 = 317,100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,831.98/771,166.72 = 317,100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,831.98x = 771,166.72 × 317,100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,831.98x = 244,537,059,452.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,537,059,452.01/558,831.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,586.02

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