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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,552.64, 843,241.44 and 337,912.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,552.64, 843,241.44 and 337,912.64 is: 506,516.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,552.64 : 843,241.44 = 337,912.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,552.64/843,241.44 = 337,912.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,552.64x = 843,241.44 × 337,912.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,552.64x = 284,941,941,147.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,941,941,147.80/562,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,516.05

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