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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,689.96, 769,609.48 and 315,972.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,689.96, 769,609.48 and 315,972.08 is: 436,039.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,689.96 : 769,609.48 = 315,972.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,689.96/769,609.48 = 315,972.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,689.96x = 769,609.48 × 315,972.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,689.96x = 243,175,108,183.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,175,108,183.32/557,689.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,039.96

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