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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,230.72, 768,997.40 and 312,225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,230.72, 768,997.40 and 312,225.72 is: 430,882.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,230.72 : 768,997.40 = 312,225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,230.72/768,997.40 = 312,225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,230.72x = 768,997.40 × 312,225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,230.72x = 240,100,766,893.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,100,766,893.13/557,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,882.14

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