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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,786.20, 844,179.30 and 282,202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,786.20, 844,179.30 and 282,202.20 is: 423,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,786.20 : 844,179.30 = 282,202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,786.20/844,179.30 = 282,202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,786.20x = 844,179.30 × 282,202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,786.20x = 238,229,255,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,229,255,654.46/562,786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,303.30

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