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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,537.54, 776,677.71 and 333,168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,537.54, 776,677.71 and 333,168.63 is: 459,995.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,537.54 : 776,677.71 = 333,168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,537.54/776,677.71 = 333,168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,537.54x = 776,677.71 × 333,168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,537.54x = 258,764,648,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,764,648,592.24/562,537.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,995.34

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