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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,492, 780,380.58 and 323,778.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,492, 780,380.58 and 323,778.28 is: 446,814.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,492 : 780,380.58 = 323,778.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,492/780,380.58 = 323,778.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,492x = 780,380.58 × 323,778.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,492x = 252,670,281,937.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,670,281,937.80/565,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,814.95

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