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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,875.37, 769,851.82 and 316,180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,875.37, 769,851.82 and 316,180.28 is: 436,319.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,875.37 : 769,851.82 = 316,180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,875.37/769,851.82 = 316,180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,875.37x = 769,851.82 × 316,180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,875.37x = 243,411,964,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,411,964,006.11/557,875.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,319.61

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