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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,668.10, 842,502.15 and 312,350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,668.10, 842,502.15 and 312,350.10 is: 468,525.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,668.10 : 842,502.15 = 312,350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,668.10/842,502.15 = 312,350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,668.10x = 842,502.15 × 312,350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,668.10x = 263,155,630,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,155,630,802.72/561,668.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,525.15

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