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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,223.44, 779,472.72 and 371,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,223.44, 779,472.72 and 371,290 is: 512,028.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,223.44 : 779,472.72 = 371,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,223.44/779,472.72 = 371,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,223.44x = 779,472.72 × 371,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,223.44x = 289,410,426,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,410,426,208.80/565,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,028.35

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