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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566,664.68, 782,007 and 308,549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566,664.68, 782,007 and 308,549 is: 425,802.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566,664.68 : 782,007 = 308,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566,664.68/782,007 = 308,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566,664.68x = 782,007 × 308,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566,664.68x = 241,287,477,843
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,287,477,843/566,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,802.92

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