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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,927.08, 769,975.14 and 312,934.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,927.08, 769,975.14 and 312,934.84 is: 431,870.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,927.08 : 769,975.14 = 312,934.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,927.08/769,975.14 = 312,934.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,927.08x = 769,975.14 × 312,934.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,927.08x = 240,952,047,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,952,047,239.88/557,927.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,870.14

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