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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,371.08, 778,197.42 and 419,882.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,371.08, 778,197.42 and 419,882.01 is: 579,992.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,371.08 : 778,197.42 = 419,882.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,371.08/778,197.42 = 419,882.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,371.08x = 778,197.42 × 419,882.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,371.08x = 326,751,096,886.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,751,096,886.41/563,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,992.67

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