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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,390.95, 778,859.52 and 338,036.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,390.95, 778,859.52 and 338,036.45 is: 466,490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,390.95 : 778,859.52 = 338,036.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,390.95/778,859.52 = 338,036.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,390.95x = 778,859.52 × 338,036.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,390.95x = 263,282,901,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,282,901,605.02/564,390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,490.30

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