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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,293.23, 773,241.19 and 318,598.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,293.23, 773,241.19 and 318,598.29 is: 439,686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,293.23 : 773,241.19 = 318,598.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,293.23/773,241.19 = 318,598.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,293.23x = 773,241.19 × 318,598.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,293.23x = 246,353,317,920.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,353,317,920.33/560,293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,686.41

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