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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,788.48, 773,887.36 and 359,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,788.48, 773,887.36 and 359,584 is: 496,225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,788.48 : 773,887.36 = 359,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,788.48/773,887.36 = 359,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,788.48x = 773,887.36 × 359,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,788.48x = 278,277,512,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,277,512,458.24/560,788.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,225.44

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