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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,992.46, 770,089.80 and 316,249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,992.46, 770,089.80 and 316,249.09 is: 436,457.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,992.46 : 770,089.80 = 316,249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,992.46/770,089.80 = 316,249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,992.46x = 770,089.80 × 316,249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,992.46x = 243,540,198,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,540,198,468.28/557,992.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,457.87

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