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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,500.83, 773,145.93 and 399,407.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,500.83, 773,145.93 and 399,407.93 is: 550,936.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,500.83 : 773,145.93 = 399,407.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,500.83/773,145.93 = 399,407.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,500.83x = 773,145.93 × 399,407.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,500.83x = 308,800,615,489.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,800,615,489.23/560,500.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,936.95

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