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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,911.28, 771,295.34 and 313,862.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,911.28, 771,295.34 and 313,862.02 is: 433,128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,911.28 : 771,295.34 = 313,862.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,911.28/771,295.34 = 313,862.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,911.28x = 771,295.34 × 313,862.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,911.28x = 242,080,313,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,080,313,428.99/558,911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,128.34

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