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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,658.48, 843,368.51 and 277,927.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,658.48, 843,368.51 and 277,927.49 is: 416,585.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,658.48 : 843,368.51 = 277,927.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,658.48/843,368.51 = 277,927.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,658.48x = 843,368.51 × 277,927.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,658.48x = 234,395,287,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,395,287,522.86/562,658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,585.37

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