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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,315.28, 775,975.79 and 320,675.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,315.28, 775,975.79 and 320,675.63 is: 442,521.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,315.28 : 775,975.79 = 320,675.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,315.28/775,975.79 = 320,675.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,315.28x = 775,975.79 × 320,675.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,315.28x = 248,836,525,323.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,836,525,323.00/562,315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,521.37

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