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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,304.64, 773,188.86 and 318,553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,304.64, 773,188.86 and 318,553.84 is: 439,586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,304.64 : 773,188.86 = 318,553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,304.64/773,188.86 = 318,553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,304.64x = 773,188.86 × 318,553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,304.64x = 246,302,280,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,302,280,398.22/560,304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,586.37

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