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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,164.96, 768,845.64 and 315,392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,164.96, 768,845.64 and 315,392.10 is: 435,217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,164.96 : 768,845.64 = 315,392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,164.96/768,845.64 = 315,392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,164.96x = 768,845.64 × 315,392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,164.96x = 242,487,840,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,487,840,975.44/557,164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,217.32

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