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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,491.28, 844,320.12 and 376,800.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,491.28, 844,320.12 and 376,800.40 is: 565,591.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,491.28 : 844,320.12 = 376,800.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,491.28/844,320.12 = 376,800.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,491.28x = 844,320.12 × 376,800.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,491.28x = 318,140,158,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,140,158,944.05/562,491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,591.27

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