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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,344.56, 773,244 and 318,685.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,344.56, 773,244 and 318,685.92 is: 439,768.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,344.56 : 773,244 = 318,685.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,344.56/773,244 = 318,685.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,344.56x = 773,244 × 318,685.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,344.56x = 246,421,975,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,421,975,524.48/560,344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,768.66

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