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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,664.80, 842,497.20 and 421,696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,664.80, 842,497.20 and 421,696.80 is: 632,545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,664.80 : 842,497.20 = 421,696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,664.80/842,497.20 = 421,696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,664.80x = 842,497.20 × 421,696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,664.80x = 355,278,373,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,278,373,248.96/561,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,545.20

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