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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,078.68, 779,799.96 and 306,954.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,078.68, 779,799.96 and 306,954.36 is: 423,592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,078.68 : 779,799.96 = 306,954.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,078.68/779,799.96 = 306,954.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,078.68x = 779,799.96 × 306,954.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,078.68x = 239,362,997,649.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,362,997,649.83/565,078.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,592.34

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