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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,217.12, 777,239.52 and 336,916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,217.12, 777,239.52 and 336,916.08 is: 464,944.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,217.12 : 777,239.52 = 336,916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,217.12/777,239.52 = 336,916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,217.12x = 777,239.52 × 336,916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,217.12x = 261,864,492,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,864,492,299.48/563,217.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,944.13

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