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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,633.16, 844,094.74 and 202,789.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,633.16, 844,094.74 and 202,789.64 is: 304,236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,633.16 : 844,094.74 = 202,789.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,633.16/844,094.74 = 202,789.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,633.16x = 844,094.74 × 202,789.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,633.16x = 171,173,668,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,173,668,450.49/562,633.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,236.72

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