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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,939.58, 779,631.85 and 332,382.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,939.58, 779,631.85 and 332,382.75 is: 458,697.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,939.58 : 779,631.85 = 332,382.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,939.58/779,631.85 = 332,382.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,939.58x = 779,631.85 × 332,382.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,939.58x = 259,136,181,214.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,136,181,214.21/564,939.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,697.16

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