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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,754, 769,577.40 and 316,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,754, 769,577.40 and 316,015.44 is: 436,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,754 : 769,577.40 = 316,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,754/769,577.40 = 316,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,754x = 769,577.40 × 316,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,754x = 243,198,340,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,198,340,675.06/557,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,031.55

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