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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,993.48, 771,372.09 and 317,280.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,993.48, 771,372.09 and 317,280.98 is: 437,825.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,993.48 : 771,372.09 = 317,280.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,993.48/771,372.09 = 317,280.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,993.48x = 771,372.09 × 317,280.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,993.48x = 244,741,688,802.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,741,688,802.99/558,993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,825.66

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