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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,313.79, 844,971.31 and 142,589.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,313.79, 844,971.31 and 142,589.67 is: 213,884.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,313.79 : 844,971.31 = 142,589.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,313.79/844,971.31 = 142,589.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,313.79x = 844,971.31 × 142,589.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,313.79x = 120,484,180,252.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,484,180,252.37/563,313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,884.66

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