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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,663.36, 842,705.46 and 291,622.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,663.36, 842,705.46 and 291,622.95 is: 437,543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,663.36 : 842,705.46 = 291,622.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,663.36/842,705.46 = 291,622.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,663.36x = 842,705.46 × 291,622.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,663.36x = 245,752,252,226.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,752,252,226.31/561,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,543.68

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