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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,333.36, 778,802.50 and 309,693.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,333.36, 778,802.50 and 309,693.66 is: 427,389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,333.36 : 778,802.50 = 309,693.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,333.36/778,802.50 = 309,693.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,333.36x = 778,802.50 × 309,693.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,333.36x = 241,190,196,642.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,190,196,642.15/564,333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,389.58

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