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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,948.98, 771,368.46 and 313,977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,948.98, 771,368.46 and 313,977.08 is: 433,298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,948.98 : 771,368.46 = 313,977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,948.98/771,368.46 = 313,977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,948.98x = 771,368.46 × 313,977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,948.98x = 242,192,016,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,192,016,674.90/558,948.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,298.97

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