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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,298.78, 842,079.66 and 383,889.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,298.78, 842,079.66 and 383,889.34 is: 575,923.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,298.78 : 842,079.66 = 383,889.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,298.78/842,079.66 = 383,889.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,298.78x = 842,079.66 × 383,889.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,298.78x = 323,265,404,904.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,265,404,904.82/561,298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,923.94

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