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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,991.46, 770,088.42 and 316,248.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,991.46, 770,088.42 and 316,248.09 is: 436,456.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,991.46 : 770,088.42 = 316,248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,991.46/770,088.42 = 316,248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,991.46x = 770,088.42 × 316,248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,991.46x = 243,538,991,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,538,991,956.12/557,991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,456.49

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