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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,788.72, 780,764.67 and 320,789.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,788.72, 780,764.67 and 320,789.97 is: 442,676.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,788.72 : 780,764.67 = 320,789.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,788.72/780,764.67 = 320,789.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,788.72x = 780,764.67 × 320,789.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,788.72x = 250,461,475,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,461,475,066.36/565,788.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,676.68

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