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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,581.78, 780,621.78 and 358,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,581.78, 780,621.78 and 358,716.24 is: 495,103.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,581.78 : 780,621.78 = 358,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,581.78/780,621.78 = 358,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,581.78x = 780,621.78 × 358,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,581.78x = 280,021,709,783.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,021,709,783.71/565,581.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,103.84

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