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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,462.66, 773,455.53 and 318,780.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,462.66, 773,455.53 and 318,780.02 is: 439,926.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,462.66 : 773,455.53 = 318,780.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,462.66/773,455.53 = 318,780.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,462.66x = 773,455.53 × 318,780.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,462.66x = 246,562,165,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,562,165,455.23/560,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,926.13

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