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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,736.07, 769,673.70 and 316,064.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,736.07, 769,673.70 and 316,064.68 is: 436,168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,736.07 : 769,673.70 = 316,064.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,736.07/769,673.70 = 316,064.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,736.07x = 769,673.70 × 316,064.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,736.07x = 243,266,671,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,266,671,694.92/557,736.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,168.08

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