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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,388.72, 771,961.72 and 317,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,388.72, 771,961.72 and 317,676.32 is: 438,396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,388.72 : 771,961.72 = 317,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,388.72/771,961.72 = 317,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,388.72x = 771,961.72 × 317,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,388.72x = 245,233,958,390.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,233,958,390.47/559,388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,396.32

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