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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,102.92, 768,819.66 and 315,381.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,102.92, 768,819.66 and 315,381.10 is: 435,235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,102.92 : 768,819.66 = 315,381.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,102.92/768,819.66 = 315,381.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,102.92x = 768,819.66 × 315,381.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,102.92x = 242,471,190,072.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,471,190,072.43/557,102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,235.90

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