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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,259.56, 775,841.70 and 335,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,259.56, 775,841.70 and 335,857 is: 463,436.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,259.56 : 775,841.70 = 335,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,259.56/775,841.70 = 335,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,259.56x = 775,841.70 × 335,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,259.56x = 260,571,865,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,571,865,836.90/562,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,436.97

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