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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,788.31, 845,553.06 and 336,148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,788.31, 845,553.06 and 336,148.34 is: 504,145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,788.31 : 845,553.06 = 336,148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,788.31/845,553.06 = 336,148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,788.31x = 845,553.06 × 336,148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,788.31x = 284,231,257,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,231,257,500.92/563,788.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,145.35

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