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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,635.68, 769,535.33 and 315,964.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,635.68, 769,535.33 and 315,964.38 is: 436,029.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,635.68 : 769,535.33 = 315,964.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,635.68/769,535.33 = 315,964.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,635.68x = 769,535.33 × 315,964.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,635.68x = 243,145,753,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,145,753,431.55/557,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,029.76

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