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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,990.66, 780,996.09 and 382,628.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,990.66, 780,996.09 and 382,628.13 is: 527,978.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,990.66 : 780,996.09 = 382,628.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,990.66/780,996.09 = 382,628.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,990.66x = 780,996.09 × 382,628.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,990.66x = 298,831,073,454.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,831,073,454.01/565,990.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,978.81

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