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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,470.17, 773,465.87 and 318,787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,470.17, 773,465.87 and 318,787.50 is: 439,936.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,470.17 : 773,465.87 = 318,787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,470.17/773,465.87 = 318,787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,470.17x = 773,465.87 × 318,787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,470.17x = 246,571,251,032.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,571,251,032.63/560,470.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,936.44

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