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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,526.02, 780,607.98 and 362,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,526.02, 780,607.98 and 362,125 is: 499,849.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,526.02 : 780,607.98 = 362,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,526.02/780,607.98 = 362,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,526.02x = 780,607.98 × 362,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,526.02x = 282,677,664,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,677,664,757.50/565,526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,849.09

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