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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,563, 1,057,290.24 and 562,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,563, 1,057,290.24 and 562,545 is: 775,896.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,563 : 1,057,290.24 = 562,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,563/1,057,290.24 = 562,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,563x = 1,057,290.24 × 562,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,563x = 594,773,338,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,773,338,060.80/766,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,896.23

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