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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,186, 779,610.54 and 335,587.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,186, 779,610.54 and 335,587.36 is: 462,905.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,186 : 779,610.54 = 335,587.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,186/779,610.54 = 335,587.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,186x = 779,610.54 × 335,587.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,186x = 261,627,442,946.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,627,442,946.77/565,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,905.03

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