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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,199.22, 773,140.27 and 318,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,199.22, 773,140.27 and 318,518 is: 439,591.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,199.22 : 773,140.27 = 318,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,199.22/773,140.27 = 318,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,199.22x = 773,140.27 × 318,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,199.22x = 246,259,092,519.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,259,092,519.86/560,199.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,591.99

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