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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,259.31, 775,841.36 and 335,856.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,259.31, 775,841.36 and 335,856.75 is: 463,436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,259.31 : 775,841.36 = 335,856.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,259.31/775,841.36 = 335,856.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,259.31x = 775,841.36 × 335,856.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,259.31x = 260,571,556,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,571,556,005.90/562,259.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,436.62

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