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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,200.48, 775,818 and 335,711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,200.48, 775,818 and 335,711.52 is: 463,270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,200.48 : 775,818 = 335,711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,200.48/775,818 = 335,711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,200.48x = 775,818 × 335,711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,200.48x = 260,451,040,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,451,040,023.36/562,200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,270.75

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