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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,499.58, 773,287.32 and 431,477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,499.58, 773,287.32 and 431,477.50 is: 595,283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,499.58 : 773,287.32 = 431,477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,499.58/773,287.32 = 431,477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,499.58x = 773,287.32 × 431,477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,499.58x = 333,656,079,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,656,079,615.30/560,499.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,283.37

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