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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,472.03, 773,468.51 and 318,789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,472.03, 773,468.51 and 318,789.44 is: 439,939.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,472.03 : 773,468.51 = 318,789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,472.03/773,468.51 = 318,789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,472.03x = 773,468.51 × 318,789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,472.03x = 246,573,587,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,573,587,699.25/560,472.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,939.15

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