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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,255.88, 844,883.62 and 374,085.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,255.88, 844,883.62 and 374,085.59 is: 561,128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,255.88 : 844,883.62 = 374,085.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,255.88/844,883.62 = 374,085.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,255.88x = 844,883.62 × 374,085.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,255.88x = 316,058,782,309.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,058,782,309.40/563,255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,128.25

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