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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,919.30, 771,306.36 and 313,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,919.30, 771,306.36 and 313,870 is: 433,139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,919.30 : 771,306.36 = 313,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,919.30/771,306.36 = 313,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,919.30x = 771,306.36 × 313,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,919.30x = 242,089,927,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,089,927,213.20/558,919.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,139.32

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