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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,238.49, 769,070.35 and 312,239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,238.49, 769,070.35 and 312,239.81 is: 430,936.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,238.49 : 769,070.35 = 312,239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,238.49/769,070.35 = 312,239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,238.49x = 769,070.35 × 312,239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,238.49x = 240,134,379,960.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,134,379,960.63/557,238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,936.46

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