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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,456.87, 773,447.49 and 318,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,456.87, 773,447.49 and 318,774.20 is: 439,918.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,456.87 : 773,447.49 = 318,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,456.87/773,447.49 = 318,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,456.87x = 773,447.49 × 318,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,456.87x = 246,555,100,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,555,100,999.52/560,456.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,918.07

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