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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,324.66, 782,660.04 and 406,120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,324.66, 782,660.04 and 406,120.92 is: 560,269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,324.66 : 782,660.04 = 406,120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,324.66/782,660.04 = 406,120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,324.66x = 782,660.04 × 406,120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,324.66x = 317,854,615,492.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,854,615,492.04/567,324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,269.34

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