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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,185.80, 779,421.97 and 371,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,185.80, 779,421.97 and 371,251.30 is: 511,975.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,185.80 : 779,421.97 = 371,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,185.80/779,421.97 = 371,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,185.80x = 779,421.97 × 371,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,185.80x = 289,361,418,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,361,418,543.84/565,185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,975.74

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