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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,949.68, 769,954.32 and 316,254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,949.68, 769,954.32 and 316,254.48 is: 436,421.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,949.68 : 769,954.32 = 316,254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,949.68/769,954.32 = 316,254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,949.68x = 769,954.32 × 316,254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,949.68x = 243,501,503,095.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,501,503,095.35/557,949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,421.98

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