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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,129.18, 779,427.22 and 371,735.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,129.18, 779,427.22 and 371,735.52 is: 512,698.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,129.18 : 779,427.22 = 371,735.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,129.18/779,427.22 = 371,735.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,129.18x = 779,427.22 × 371,735.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,129.18x = 289,740,782,928.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,740,782,928.85/565,129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,698.32

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