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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,833.46, 771,168.72 and 317,101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,833.46, 771,168.72 and 317,101.62 is: 437,588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,833.46 : 771,168.72 = 317,101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,833.46/771,168.72 = 317,101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,833.46x = 771,168.72 × 317,101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,833.46x = 244,538,850,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,538,850,405.33/558,833.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,588.06

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