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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,278.51, 779,772.90 and 358,167.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,278.51, 779,772.90 and 358,167.99 is: 494,074.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,278.51 : 779,772.90 = 358,167.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,278.51/779,772.90 = 358,167.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,278.51x = 779,772.90 × 358,167.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,278.51x = 279,289,692,249.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,289,692,249.47/565,278.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,074.49

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