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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,337.57, 769,173.28 and 315,663.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,337.57, 769,173.28 and 315,663.13 is: 435,641.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,337.57 : 769,173.28 = 315,663.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,337.57/769,173.28 = 315,663.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,337.57x = 769,173.28 × 315,663.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,337.57x = 242,799,643,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,799,643,498.85/557,337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,641.99

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