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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,558.94, 769,447.08 and 315,841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,558.94, 769,447.08 and 315,841.44 is: 435,870.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,558.94 : 769,447.08 = 315,841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,558.94/769,447.08 = 315,841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,558.94x = 769,447.08 × 315,841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,558.94x = 243,023,272,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,023,272,171.79/557,558.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,870.10

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