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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,470.88, 774,866.64 and 316,516.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,470.88, 774,866.64 and 316,516.08 is: 436,812.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,470.88 : 774,866.64 = 316,516.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,470.88/774,866.64 = 316,516.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,470.88x = 774,866.64 × 316,516.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,470.88x = 245,257,751,415.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,257,751,415.57/561,470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,812.95

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