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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,492.84, 778,971.66 and 335,060.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,492.84, 778,971.66 and 335,060.14 is: 462,366.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,492.84 : 778,971.66 = 335,060.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,492.84/778,971.66 = 335,060.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,492.84x = 778,971.66 × 335,060.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,492.84x = 261,002,353,455.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,002,353,455.63/564,492.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,366.10

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