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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,701.56, 778,994.22 and 457,392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,701.56, 778,994.22 and 457,392.76 is: 630,963.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,701.56 : 778,994.22 = 457,392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,701.56/778,994.22 = 457,392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,701.56x = 778,994.22 × 457,392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,701.56x = 356,306,316,309.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,306,316,309.85/564,701.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,963.93

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