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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,104.34, 775,779.05 and 317,139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,104.34, 775,779.05 and 317,139.38 is: 437,694.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,104.34 : 775,779.05 = 317,139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,104.34/775,779.05 = 317,139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,104.34x = 775,779.05 × 317,139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,104.34x = 246,030,091,120.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,030,091,120.87/562,104.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,694.70

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