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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,467.12, 778,979.40 and 322,789.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,467.12, 778,979.40 and 322,789.04 is: 445,457.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,467.12 : 778,979.40 = 322,789.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,467.12/778,979.40 = 322,789.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,467.12x = 778,979.40 × 322,789.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,467.12x = 251,446,012,705.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,446,012,705.78/564,467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,457.32

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