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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,391, 773,339.58 and 359,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,391, 773,339.58 and 359,187 is: 495,678.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,391 : 773,339.58 = 359,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,391/773,339.58 = 359,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,391x = 773,339.58 × 359,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,391x = 277,773,523,721.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,773,523,721.46/560,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,678.06

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