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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,106.12, 768,854.03 and 315,431.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,106.12, 768,854.03 and 315,431.28 is: 435,322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,106.12 : 768,854.03 = 315,431.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,106.12/768,854.03 = 315,431.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,106.12x = 768,854.03 × 315,431.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,106.12x = 242,520,609,238.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,520,609,238.90/557,106.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,322.11

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