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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,808.80, 847,213.20 and 423,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,808.80, 847,213.20 and 423,091.20 is: 634,636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,808.80 : 847,213.20 = 423,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,808.80/847,213.20 = 423,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,808.80x = 847,213.20 × 423,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,808.80x = 358,448,449,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,448,449,443.84/564,808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,636.80

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