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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,071.88, 842,937.66 and 295,685.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,071.88, 842,937.66 and 295,685.48 is: 443,438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,071.88 : 842,937.66 = 295,685.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,071.88/842,937.66 = 295,685.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,071.88x = 842,937.66 × 295,685.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,071.88x = 249,244,426,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,244,426,607.18/562,071.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,438.71

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