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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,952.65, 771,290.37 and 317,187.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,952.65, 771,290.37 and 317,187.09 is: 437,681.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,952.65 : 771,290.37 = 317,187.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,952.65/771,290.37 = 317,187.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,952.65x = 771,290.37 × 317,187.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,952.65x = 244,643,348,005.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,643,348,005.32/558,952.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,681.70

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