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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,996.39, 847,051.51 and 265,322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,996.39, 847,051.51 and 265,322.71 is: 397,776.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,996.39 : 847,051.51 = 265,322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,996.39/847,051.51 = 265,322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,996.39x = 847,051.51 × 265,322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,996.39x = 224,742,002,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,742,002,142.79/564,996.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,776.00

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