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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,828, 847,592.16 and 328,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,828, 847,592.16 and 328,282.08 is: 492,626.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,828 : 847,592.16 = 328,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,828/847,592.16 = 328,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,828x = 847,592.16 × 328,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,828x = 278,249,317,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,249,317,276.49/564,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,626.64

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