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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,968.32, 771,353.08 and 317,246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,968.32, 771,353.08 and 317,246.50 is: 437,787.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,968.32 : 771,353.08 = 317,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,968.32/771,353.08 = 317,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,968.32x = 771,353.08 × 317,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,968.32x = 244,709,064,894.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,709,064,894.22/558,968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,787.00

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