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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,981, 775,534.52 and 316,968.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,981, 775,534.52 and 316,968.96 is: 437,417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,981 : 775,534.52 = 316,968.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,981/775,534.52 = 316,968.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,981x = 775,534.52 × 316,968.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,981x = 245,820,370,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,820,370,248.50/561,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,417.58

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