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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,999.46, 779,704.96 and 306,878.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,999.46, 779,704.96 and 306,878.90 is: 423,495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,999.46 : 779,704.96 = 306,878.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,999.46/779,704.96 = 306,878.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,999.46x = 779,704.96 × 306,878.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,999.46x = 239,275,000,449.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,275,000,449.34/564,999.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,495.98

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