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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,364.96, 778,858.64 and 373,046.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,364.96, 778,858.64 and 373,046.56 is: 514,827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,364.96 : 778,858.64 = 373,046.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,364.96/778,858.64 = 373,046.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,364.96x = 778,858.64 × 373,046.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,364.96x = 290,550,536,378.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,550,536,378.28/564,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,827.38

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