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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,295.12, 769,263.48 and 330,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,295.12, 769,263.48 and 330,939 is: 456,812.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,295.12 : 769,263.48 = 330,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,295.12/769,263.48 = 330,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,295.12x = 769,263.48 × 330,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,295.12x = 254,579,286,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,579,286,807.72/557,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,812.34

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