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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,871.12, 769,845.97 and 316,176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,871.12, 769,845.97 and 316,176.03 is: 436,313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,871.12 : 769,845.97 = 316,176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,871.12/769,845.97 = 316,176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,871.12x = 769,845.97 × 316,176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,871.12x = 243,406,841,715.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,406,841,715.66/557,871.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,313.75

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