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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,164.62, 768,934.76 and 315,489.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,164.62, 768,934.76 and 315,489.78 is: 435,402.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,164.62 : 768,934.76 = 315,489.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,164.62/768,934.76 = 315,489.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,164.62x = 768,934.76 × 315,489.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,164.62x = 242,591,056,689.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,591,056,689.30/557,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,402.84

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