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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,214.90, 843,322.35 and 537,331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,214.90, 843,322.35 and 537,331.70 is: 805,997.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,214.90 : 843,322.35 = 537,331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,214.90/843,322.35 = 537,331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,214.90x = 843,322.35 × 537,331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,214.90x = 453,143,831,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,143,831,973.50/562,214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,997.55

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