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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,158.76, 841,873.02 and 309,052.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,158.76, 841,873.02 and 309,052.84 is: 462,828.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,158.76 : 841,873.02 = 309,052.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,158.76/841,873.02 = 309,052.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,158.76x = 841,873.02 × 309,052.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,158.76x = 260,183,247,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,183,247,750.38/562,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,828.77

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