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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,214, 768,955.32 and 318,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,214, 768,955.32 and 318,750 is: 439,875.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,214 : 768,955.32 = 318,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,214/768,955.32 = 318,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,214x = 768,955.32 × 318,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,214x = 245,104,508,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,104,508,250.00/557,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,875.00

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