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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,857.53, 769,859.62 and 316,132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,857.53, 769,859.62 and 316,132.06 is: 436,271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,857.53 : 769,859.62 = 316,132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,857.53/769,859.62 = 316,132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,857.53x = 769,859.62 × 316,132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,857.53x = 243,377,307,581.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,377,307,581.42/557,857.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,271.44

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