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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,991.61, 844,312.78 and 203,115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,991.61, 844,312.78 and 203,115.68 is: 304,610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,991.61 : 844,312.78 = 203,115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,991.61/844,312.78 = 203,115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,991.61x = 844,312.78 × 203,115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,991.61x = 171,493,164,442.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,493,164,442.39/562,991.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,610.52

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