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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,161.57, 776,157.18 and 332,792.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,161.57, 776,157.18 and 332,792.64 is: 459,475.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,161.57 : 776,157.18 = 332,792.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,161.57/776,157.18 = 332,792.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,161.57x = 776,157.18 × 332,792.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,161.57x = 258,299,396,987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,299,396,987.16/562,161.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,475.37

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