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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,263.53, 769,026.63 and 315,593.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,263.53, 769,026.63 and 315,593.15 is: 435,520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,263.53 : 769,026.63 = 315,593.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,263.53/769,026.63 = 315,593.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,263.53x = 769,026.63 × 315,593.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,263.53x = 242,699,536,817.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,699,536,817.78/557,263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,520.22

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