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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,475.88, 774,873.56 and 316,521.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,475.88, 774,873.56 and 316,521.08 is: 436,819.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,475.88 : 774,873.56 = 316,521.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,475.88/774,873.56 = 316,521.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,475.88x = 774,873.56 × 316,521.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,475.88x = 245,263,816,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,263,816,074.65/561,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,819.86

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