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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,459.41, 773,451.02 and 318,776.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,459.41, 773,451.02 and 318,776.74 is: 439,921.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,459.41 : 773,451.02 = 318,776.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,459.41/773,451.02 = 318,776.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,459.41x = 773,451.02 × 318,776.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,459.41x = 246,558,193,568.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,558,193,568.59/560,459.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,921.59

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