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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,321.70, 841,982.55 and 384,174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,321.70, 841,982.55 and 384,174.70 is: 576,262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,321.70 : 841,982.55 = 384,174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,321.70/841,982.55 = 384,174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,321.70x = 841,982.55 × 384,174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,321.70x = 323,468,393,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,468,393,551.49/561,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,262.05

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