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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,847.05, 769,845.17 and 316,121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,847.05, 769,845.17 and 316,121.58 is: 436,256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,847.05 : 769,845.17 = 316,121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,847.05/769,845.17 = 316,121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,847.05x = 769,845.17 × 316,121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,847.05x = 243,364,673,678.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,364,673,678.39/557,847.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,256.99

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