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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,203.48, 771,709.68 and 317,481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,203.48, 771,709.68 and 317,481.12 is: 438,128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,203.48 : 771,709.68 = 317,481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,203.48/771,709.68 = 317,481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,203.48x = 771,709.68 × 317,481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,203.48x = 245,003,253,521.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,003,253,521.24/559,203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,128.99

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