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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,293.32, 773,269.56 and 311,960.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,293.32, 773,269.56 and 311,960.28 is: 430,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,293.32 : 773,269.56 = 311,960.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,293.32/773,269.56 = 311,960.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,293.32x = 773,269.56 × 311,960.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,293.32x = 241,229,388,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,229,388,453.08/560,293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,541.25

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