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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,763.66, 769,711.59 and 316,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,763.66, 769,711.59 and 316,092.24 is: 436,206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,763.66 : 769,711.59 = 316,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,763.66/769,711.59 = 316,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,763.66x = 769,711.59 × 316,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,763.66x = 243,299,860,637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,299,860,637.06/557,763.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,206.01

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