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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,289.54, 845,007.89 and 297,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,289.54, 845,007.89 and 297,059.96 is: 445,628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,289.54 : 845,007.89 = 297,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,289.54/845,007.89 = 297,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,289.54x = 845,007.89 × 297,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,289.54x = 251,018,004,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,018,004,292.75/563,289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,628.73

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