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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,990.61, 844,311.28 and 203,114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,990.61, 844,311.28 and 203,114.68 is: 304,609.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,990.61 : 844,311.28 = 203,114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,990.61/844,311.28 = 203,114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,990.61x = 844,311.28 × 203,114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,990.61x = 171,492,015,457.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,492,015,457.59/562,990.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,609.02

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