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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,256.76, 769,023.48 and 315,532.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,256.76, 769,023.48 and 315,532.96 is: 435,440.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,256.76 : 769,023.48 = 315,532.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,256.76/769,023.48 = 315,532.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,256.76x = 769,023.48 × 315,532.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,256.76x = 242,652,254,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,652,254,953.90/557,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,440.67

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