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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,202.78, 779,445.42 and 371,268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,202.78, 779,445.42 and 371,268.32 is: 511,999.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,202.78 : 779,445.42 = 371,268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,202.78/779,445.42 = 371,268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,202.78x = 779,445.42 × 371,268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,202.78x = 289,383,391,615.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,383,391,615.09/565,202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,999.24

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