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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,996.98, 771,376.92 and 317,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,996.98, 771,376.92 and 317,284.48 is: 437,830.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,996.98 : 771,376.92 = 317,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,996.98/771,376.92 = 317,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,996.98x = 771,376.92 × 317,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,996.98x = 244,745,924,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,745,924,946.20/558,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,830.50

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