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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,182.99, 771,694.37 and 317,488.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,182.99, 771,694.37 and 317,488.06 is: 438,145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,182.99 : 771,694.37 = 317,488.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,182.99/771,694.37 = 317,488.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,182.99x = 771,694.37 × 317,488.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,182.99x = 245,003,748,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,003,748,444.22/559,182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,145.93

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