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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,471.88, 774,868.02 and 316,517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,471.88, 774,868.02 and 316,517.08 is: 436,814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,471.88 : 774,868.02 = 316,517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,471.88/774,868.02 = 316,517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,471.88x = 774,868.02 × 316,517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,471.88x = 245,258,963,075.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,258,963,075.78/561,471.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,814.33

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