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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,689.28, 844,035.29 and 141,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,689.28, 844,035.29 and 141,965.16 is: 212,948.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,689.28 : 844,035.29 = 141,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,689.28/844,035.29 = 141,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,689.28x = 844,035.29 × 141,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,689.28x = 119,823,601,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,823,601,647.91/562,689.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,948.08

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