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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,253.39, 844,881.84 and 142,529.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,253.39, 844,881.84 and 142,529.13 is: 213,794.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,253.39 : 844,881.84 = 142,529.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,253.39/844,881.84 = 142,529.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,253.39x = 844,881.84 × 142,529.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,253.39x = 120,420,273,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,420,273,608.00/563,253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,794.14

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