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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,294.73, 773,243.26 and 318,599.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,294.73, 773,243.26 and 318,599.79 is: 439,688.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,294.73 : 773,243.26 = 318,599.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,294.73/773,243.26 = 318,599.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,294.73x = 773,243.26 × 318,599.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,294.73x = 246,355,140,254.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,355,140,254.92/560,294.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,688.48

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