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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,966.80, 779,659.82 and 306,848.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,966.80, 779,659.82 and 306,848.79 is: 423,454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,966.80 : 779,659.82 = 306,848.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,966.80/779,659.82 = 306,848.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,966.80x = 779,659.82 × 306,848.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,966.80x = 239,237,670,844.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,237,670,844.37/564,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,454.39

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