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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566,436.64, 848,253.36 and 329,059.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566,436.64, 848,253.36 and 329,059.36 is: 492,774.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566,436.64 : 848,253.36 = 329,059.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566,436.64/848,253.36 = 329,059.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566,436.64x = 848,253.36 × 329,059.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566,436.64x = 279,125,707,759.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,125,707,759.45/566,436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,774.81

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