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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,737.08, 769,675.08 and 316,065.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,737.08, 769,675.08 and 316,065.68 is: 436,169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,737.08 : 769,675.08 = 316,065.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,737.08/769,675.08 = 316,065.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,737.08x = 769,675.08 × 316,065.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,737.08x = 243,267,877,539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,267,877,539.25/557,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,169.45

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