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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,569.21, 776,456.17 and 426,365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,569.21, 776,456.17 and 426,365.58 is: 588,468.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,569.21 : 776,456.17 = 426,365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,569.21/776,456.17 = 426,365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,569.21x = 776,456.17 × 426,365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,569.21x = 331,054,184,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,054,184,200.72/562,569.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,468.37

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