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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,231.40, 843,347.10 and 537,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,231.40, 843,347.10 and 537,348.20 is: 806,022.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,231.40 : 843,347.10 = 537,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,231.40/843,347.10 = 537,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,231.40x = 843,347.10 × 537,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,231.40x = 453,171,046,160.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,171,046,160.22/562,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,022.30

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