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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,459.24, 776,213.22 and 320,778.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,459.24, 776,213.22 and 320,778.28 is: 442,685.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,459.24 : 776,213.22 = 320,778.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,459.24/776,213.22 = 320,778.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,459.24x = 776,213.22 × 320,778.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,459.24x = 248,992,341,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,992,341,624.86/562,459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,685.13

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