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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,394.92, 842,223.74 and 383,985.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,394.92, 842,223.74 and 383,985.48 is: 576,068.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,394.92 : 842,223.74 = 383,985.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,394.92/842,223.74 = 383,985.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,394.92x = 842,223.74 × 383,985.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,394.92x = 323,401,687,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,401,687,071.30/561,394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,068.07

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