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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,275.70, 843,802.35 and 404,617.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,275.70, 843,802.35 and 404,617.30 is: 607,205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,275.70 : 843,802.35 = 404,617.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,275.70/843,802.35 = 404,617.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,275.70x = 843,802.35 × 404,617.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,275.70x = 341,417,028,590.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,417,028,590.66/562,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,205.73

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