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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,992.48, 771,370.71 and 317,279.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,992.48, 771,370.71 and 317,279.98 is: 437,824.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,992.48 : 771,370.71 = 317,279.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,992.48/771,370.71 = 317,279.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,992.48x = 771,370.71 × 317,279.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,992.48x = 244,740,479,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,740,479,584.53/558,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,824.28

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