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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,889.72, 777,954.30 and 359,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,889.72, 777,954.30 and 359,948.28 is: 496,592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,889.72 : 777,954.30 = 359,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,889.72/777,954.30 = 359,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,889.72x = 777,954.30 × 359,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,889.72x = 280,023,312,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,023,312,203.60/563,889.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,592.33

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