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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,757.62, 842,465.07 and 295,373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,757.62, 842,465.07 and 295,373.62 is: 442,970.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,757.62 : 842,465.07 = 295,373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,757.62/842,465.07 = 295,373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,757.62x = 842,465.07 × 295,373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,757.62x = 248,841,957,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,841,957,449.45/561,757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,970.33

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