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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,970.32, 771,355.85 and 317,248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,970.32, 771,355.85 and 317,248.50 is: 437,789.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,970.32 : 771,355.85 = 317,248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,970.32/771,355.85 = 317,248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,970.32x = 771,355.85 × 317,248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,970.32x = 244,711,484,792.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,711,484,792.48/558,970.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,789.76

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