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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,211.18, 771,730.74 and 317,485.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,211.18, 771,730.74 and 317,485.71 is: 438,141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,211.18 : 771,730.74 = 317,485.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,211.18/771,730.74 = 317,485.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,211.18x = 771,730.74 × 317,485.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,211.18x = 245,013,481,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,013,481,917.73/559,211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,141.25

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