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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,481.35, 773,262.09 and 431,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,481.35, 773,262.09 and 431,459.28 is: 595,258.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,481.35 : 773,262.09 = 431,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,481.35/773,262.09 = 431,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,481.35x = 773,262.09 × 431,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,481.35x = 333,631,104,602.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,631,104,602.70/560,481.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,258.18

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