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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,465.66, 773,459.69 and 318,783.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,465.66, 773,459.69 and 318,783.03 is: 439,930.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,465.66 : 773,459.69 = 318,783.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,465.66/773,459.69 = 318,783.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,465.66x = 773,459.69 × 318,783.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,465.66x = 246,565,821,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,565,821,967.15/560,465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,930.30

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