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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,907.19, 778,181.76 and 318,888.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,907.19, 778,181.76 and 318,888.18 is: 440,059.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,907.19 : 778,181.76 = 318,888.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,907.19/778,181.76 = 318,888.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,907.19x = 778,181.76 × 318,888.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,907.19x = 248,152,963,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,152,963,164.41/563,907.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,059.94

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