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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,690.99, 769,611.68 and 316,019.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,690.99, 769,611.68 and 316,019.63 is: 436,106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,690.99 : 769,611.68 = 316,019.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,690.99/769,611.68 = 316,019.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,690.99x = 769,611.68 × 316,019.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,690.99x = 243,212,392,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,212,392,929.12/557,690.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,106.01

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