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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,061.98, 774,174.78 and 319,348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,061.98, 774,174.78 and 319,348.26 is: 440,648.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,061.98 : 774,174.78 = 319,348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,061.98/774,174.78 = 319,348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,061.98x = 774,174.78 × 319,348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,061.98x = 247,231,368,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,231,368,928.88/561,061.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,648.94

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