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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,735.96, 773,791.83 and 331,367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,735.96, 773,791.83 and 331,367.64 is: 457,273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,735.96 : 773,791.83 = 331,367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,735.96/773,791.83 = 331,367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,735.96x = 773,791.83 × 331,367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,735.96x = 256,409,572,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,409,572,558.38/560,735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,273.29

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