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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,391.75, 773,340.62 and 359,187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,391.75, 773,340.62 and 359,187.75 is: 495,679.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,391.75 : 773,340.62 = 359,187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,391.75/773,340.62 = 359,187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,391.75x = 773,340.62 × 359,187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,391.75x = 277,774,475,485.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,774,475,485.47/560,391.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,679.10

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