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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,656.32, 780,608.77 and 333,093.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,656.32, 780,608.77 and 333,093.35 is: 459,670.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,656.32 : 780,608.77 = 333,093.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,656.32/780,608.77 = 333,093.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,656.32x = 780,608.77 × 333,093.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,656.32x = 260,015,587,903.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,015,587,903.37/565,656.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,670.61

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