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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,085.64, 775,706.58 and 332,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,085.64, 775,706.58 and 332,774.52 is: 459,245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,085.64 : 775,706.58 = 332,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,085.64/775,706.58 = 332,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,085.64x = 775,706.58 × 332,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,085.64x = 258,135,384,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,135,384,820.34/562,085.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,245.65

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