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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,992.98, 771,371.40 and 317,280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,992.98, 771,371.40 and 317,280.48 is: 437,824.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,992.98 : 771,371.40 = 317,280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,992.98/771,371.40 = 317,280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,992.98x = 771,371.40 × 317,280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,992.98x = 244,741,088,050.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,741,088,050.27/558,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,824.98

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