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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,993.51, 771,480.72 and 317,354.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,993.51, 771,480.72 and 317,354.31 is: 437,988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,993.51 : 771,480.72 = 317,354.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,993.51/771,480.72 = 317,354.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,993.51x = 771,480.72 × 317,354.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,993.51x = 244,832,731,573.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,832,731,573.90/558,993.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,988.50

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