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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,479, 780,362.64 and 323,765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,479, 780,362.64 and 323,765.28 is: 446,797.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,479 : 780,362.64 = 323,765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,479/780,362.64 = 323,765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,479x = 780,362.64 × 323,765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,479x = 252,654,328,641.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,654,328,641.14/565,479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,797.01

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