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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,407.17, 769,225.01 and 331,047.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,407.17, 769,225.01 and 331,047.81 is: 456,847.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,407.17 : 769,225.01 = 331,047.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,407.17/769,225.01 = 331,047.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,407.17x = 769,225.01 × 331,047.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,407.17x = 254,650,253,302.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,650,253,302.49/557,407.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,847.83

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