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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,694.01, 769,555.27 and 315,924.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,694.01, 769,555.27 and 315,924.81 is: 435,940.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,694.01 : 769,555.27 = 315,924.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,694.01/769,555.27 = 315,924.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,694.01x = 769,555.27 × 315,924.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,694.01x = 243,121,602,459.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,121,602,459.25/557,694.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,940.85

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