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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,502.09, 773,147.66 and 399,409.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,502.09, 773,147.66 and 399,409.19 is: 550,938.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,502.09 : 773,147.66 = 399,409.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,502.09/773,147.66 = 399,409.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,502.09x = 773,147.66 × 399,409.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,502.09x = 308,802,274,768.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,802,274,768.21/560,502.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,938.67

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