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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,176.21, 775,277.40 and 447,834.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,176.21, 775,277.40 and 447,834.99 is: 617,593.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,176.21 : 775,277.40 = 447,834.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,176.21/775,277.40 = 447,834.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,176.21x = 775,277.40 × 447,834.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,176.21x = 347,196,346,676.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,196,346,676.23/562,176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,593.45

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