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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,741.44, 776,657.15 and 320,968.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,741.44, 776,657.15 and 320,968.59 is: 442,978.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,741.44 : 776,657.15 = 320,968.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,741.44/776,657.15 = 320,968.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,741.44x = 776,657.15 × 320,968.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,741.44x = 249,282,550,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,282,550,348.92/562,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,978.84

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