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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,338.36, 769,174.37 and 315,663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,338.36, 769,174.37 and 315,663.92 is: 435,643.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,338.36 : 769,174.37 = 315,663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,338.36/769,174.37 = 315,663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,338.36x = 769,174.37 × 315,663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,338.36x = 242,800,597,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,800,597,142.35/557,338.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,643.08

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