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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,253.31, 844,879.78 and 374,083.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,253.31, 844,879.78 and 374,083.03 is: 561,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,253.31 : 844,879.78 = 374,083.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,253.31/844,879.78 = 374,083.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,253.31x = 844,879.78 × 374,083.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,253.31x = 316,055,188,088.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,055,188,088.13/563,253.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,124.42

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