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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,413.92, 769,278.60 and 315,739.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,413.92, 769,278.60 and 315,739.62 is: 435,747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,413.92 : 769,278.60 = 315,739.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,413.92/769,278.60 = 315,739.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,413.92x = 769,278.60 × 315,739.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,413.92x = 242,891,732,838.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,891,732,838.13/557,413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,747.52

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