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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,388.68, 771,961.68 and 317,676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,388.68, 771,961.68 and 317,676.28 is: 438,396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,388.68 : 771,961.68 = 317,676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,388.68/771,961.68 = 317,676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,388.68x = 771,961.68 × 317,676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,388.68x = 245,233,914,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,233,914,804.95/559,388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,396.28

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