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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,758.62, 842,466.57 and 295,374.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,758.62, 842,466.57 and 295,374.62 is: 442,971.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,758.62 : 842,466.57 = 295,374.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,758.62/842,466.57 = 295,374.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,758.62x = 842,466.57 × 295,374.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,758.62x = 248,843,242,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,843,242,976.45/561,758.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,971.83

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