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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,930.12, 771,279.26 and 317,212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,930.12, 771,279.26 and 317,212.68 is: 437,728.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,930.12 : 771,279.26 = 317,212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,930.12/771,279.26 = 317,212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,930.12x = 771,279.26 × 317,212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,930.12x = 244,659,561,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,659,561,093.02/558,930.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,728.35

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