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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,259.32, 844,888.80 and 374,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,259.32, 844,888.80 and 374,089 is: 561,133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,259.32 : 844,888.80 = 374,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,259.32/844,888.80 = 374,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,259.32x = 844,888.80 × 374,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,259.32x = 316,063,606,303.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,063,606,303.20/563,259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,133.38

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