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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,696.30, 842,544.45 and 421,728.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,696.30, 842,544.45 and 421,728.30 is: 632,592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,696.30 : 842,544.45 = 421,728.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,696.30/842,544.45 = 421,728.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,696.30x = 842,544.45 × 421,728.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,696.30x = 355,324,838,572.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,324,838,572.94/561,696.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,592.45

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