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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,782.70, 769,710.65 and 316,068.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,782.70, 769,710.65 and 316,068.17 is: 436,157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,782.70 : 769,710.65 = 316,068.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,782.70/769,710.65 = 316,068.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,782.70x = 769,710.65 × 316,068.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,782.70x = 243,281,031,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,281,031,146.12/557,782.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,157.37

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