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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,974.76, 848,756.58 and 309,997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,974.76, 848,756.58 and 309,997.34 is: 464,883.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,974.76 : 848,756.58 = 309,997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,974.76/848,756.58 = 309,997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,974.76x = 848,756.58 × 309,997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,974.76x = 263,112,282,107.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,112,282,107.50/565,974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,883.42

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