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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,692.54, 769,613.67 and 316,021.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,692.54, 769,613.67 and 316,021.12 is: 436,107.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,692.54 : 769,613.67 = 316,021.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,692.54/769,613.67 = 316,021.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,692.54x = 769,613.67 × 316,021.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,692.54x = 243,214,173,960.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,214,173,960.71/557,692.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,107.99

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