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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,312.06, 774,611.40 and 319,594.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,312.06, 774,611.40 and 319,594.74 is: 441,041.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,312.06 : 774,611.40 = 319,594.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,312.06/774,611.40 = 319,594.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,312.06x = 774,611.40 × 319,594.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,312.06x = 247,561,728,984.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,561,728,984.04/561,312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,041.17

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