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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,046.80, 779,969.28 and 374,121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,046.80, 779,969.28 and 374,121.70 is: 516,423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,046.80 : 779,969.28 = 374,121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,046.80/779,969.28 = 374,121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,046.80x = 779,969.28 × 374,121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,046.80x = 291,803,432,434.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,803,432,434.41/565,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,423.48

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