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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,261.56, 775,844.46 and 335,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,261.56, 775,844.46 and 335,859 is: 463,439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,261.56 : 775,844.46 = 335,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,261.56/775,844.46 = 335,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,261.56x = 775,844.46 × 335,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,261.56x = 260,574,344,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,574,344,491.14/562,261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,439.73

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