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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,277.61, 771,824.96 and 317,582.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,277.61, 771,824.96 and 317,582.87 is: 438,276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,277.61 : 771,824.96 = 317,582.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,277.61/771,824.96 = 317,582.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,277.61x = 771,824.96 × 317,582.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,277.61x = 245,118,380,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,118,380,487.40/559,277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,276.76

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