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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,588, 846,883.26 and 396,858.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,588, 846,883.26 and 396,858.92 is: 595,289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,588 : 846,883.26 = 396,858.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,588/846,883.26 = 396,858.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,588x = 846,883.26 × 396,858.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,588x = 336,093,171,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,093,171,695.26/564,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,289.26

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