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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,365.54, 769,138.70 and 315,649.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,365.54, 769,138.70 and 315,649.84 is: 435,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,365.54 : 769,138.70 = 315,649.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,365.54/769,138.70 = 315,649.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,365.54x = 769,138.70 × 315,649.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,365.54x = 242,778,507,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,778,507,592.81/557,365.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,582.20

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