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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,664.60, 842,496.90 and 312,346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,664.60, 842,496.90 and 312,346.60 is: 468,519.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,664.60 : 842,496.90 = 312,346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,664.60/842,496.90 = 312,346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,664.60x = 842,496.90 × 312,346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,664.60x = 263,151,042,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,151,042,225.54/561,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,519.90

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