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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566,147.79, 780,986.12 and 336,541.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566,147.79, 780,986.12 and 336,541.77 is: 464,250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566,147.79 : 780,986.12 = 336,541.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566,147.79/780,986.12 = 336,541.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566,147.79x = 780,986.12 × 336,541.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566,147.79x = 262,834,449,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,834,449,487.52/566,147.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,250.60

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