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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,155.58, 779,912.40 and 323,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,155.58, 779,912.40 and 323,437 is: 446,341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,155.58 : 779,912.40 = 323,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,155.58/779,912.40 = 323,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,155.58x = 779,912.40 × 323,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,155.58x = 252,252,526,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,252,526,918.80/565,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,341.74

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