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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,514.74, 773,543.77 and 424,332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,514.74, 773,543.77 and 424,332.98 is: 585,604.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,514.74 : 773,543.77 = 424,332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,514.74/773,543.77 = 424,332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,514.74x = 773,543.77 × 424,332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,514.74x = 328,240,133,443.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,240,133,443.65/560,514.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,604.83

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