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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,886.16, 844,323.95 and 243,264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,886.16, 844,323.95 and 243,264.01 is: 364,893.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,886.16 : 844,323.95 = 243,264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,886.16/844,323.95 = 243,264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,886.16x = 844,323.95 × 243,264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,886.16x = 205,393,629,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,393,629,896.50/562,886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,893.73

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