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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,607.48, 773,656.36 and 318,883.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,607.48, 773,656.36 and 318,883.84 is: 440,069.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,607.48 : 773,656.36 = 318,883.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,607.48/773,656.36 = 318,883.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,607.48x = 773,656.36 × 318,883.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,607.48x = 246,706,510,917.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,706,510,917.22/560,607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,069.96

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