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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,052.16, 768,650.88 and 318,542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,052.16, 768,650.88 and 318,542.08 is: 439,541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,052.16 : 768,650.88 = 318,542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,052.16/768,650.88 = 318,542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,052.16x = 768,650.88 × 318,542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,052.16x = 244,847,650,109.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,847,650,109.03/557,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,541.69

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