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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,229.34, 776,349.27 and 401,577.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,229.34, 776,349.27 and 401,577.18 is: 554,514.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,229.34 : 776,349.27 = 401,577.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,229.34/776,349.27 = 401,577.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,229.34x = 776,349.27 × 401,577.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,229.34x = 311,764,150,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,764,150,541.66/562,229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,514.20

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