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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,817, 779,447.46 and 310,172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,817, 779,447.46 and 310,172.44 is: 428,037.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,817 : 779,447.46 = 310,172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,817/779,447.46 = 310,172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,817x = 779,447.46 × 310,172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,817x = 241,763,120,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,763,120,520.00/564,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,037.97

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