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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,295.41, 778,123.67 and 426,786.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,295.41, 778,123.67 and 426,786.57 is: 588,508.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,295.41 : 778,123.67 = 426,786.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,295.41/778,123.67 = 426,786.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,295.41x = 778,123.67 × 426,786.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,295.41x = 332,092,730,021.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,092,730,021.18/564,295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,508.65

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