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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,009.96, 839,008.85 and 542,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,009.96, 839,008.85 and 542,322.28 is: 809,617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,009.96 : 839,008.85 = 542,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,009.96/839,008.85 = 542,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,009.96x = 839,008.85 × 542,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,009.96x = 455,013,192,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,013,192,472.18/562,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,617.67

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