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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,610.08, 778,902 and 360,558.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,610.08, 778,902 and 360,558.78 is: 497,405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,610.08 : 778,902 = 360,558.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,610.08/778,902 = 360,558.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,610.08x = 778,902 × 360,558.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,610.08x = 280,839,954,859.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,839,954,859.56/564,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,405.14

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