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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,996.58, 770,095.49 and 316,253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,996.58, 770,095.49 and 316,253.19 is: 436,463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,996.58 : 770,095.49 = 316,253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,996.58/770,095.49 = 316,253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,996.58x = 770,095.49 × 316,253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,996.58x = 243,545,156,623.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,545,156,623.71/557,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,463.53

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