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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,778.14, 844,008.33 and 376,324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,778.14, 844,008.33 and 376,324.70 is: 563,379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,778.14 : 844,008.33 = 376,324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,778.14/844,008.33 = 376,324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,778.14x = 844,008.33 × 376,324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,778.14x = 317,621,181,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,621,181,584.75/563,778.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,379.74

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