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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,031.76, 771,473.19 and 317,321.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,031.76, 771,473.19 and 317,321.79 is: 437,909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,031.76 : 771,473.19 = 317,321.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,031.76/771,473.19 = 317,321.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,031.76x = 771,473.19 × 317,321.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,031.76x = 244,805,253,587.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,805,253,587.81/559,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,909.38

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