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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,893.44, 769,909.68 and 316,176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,893.44, 769,909.68 and 316,176.48 is: 436,333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,893.44 : 769,909.68 = 316,176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,893.44/769,909.68 = 316,176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,893.44x = 769,909.68 × 316,176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,893.44x = 243,427,332,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,427,332,540.33/557,893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,333.03

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