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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,814.80, 847,222.20 and 423,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,814.80, 847,222.20 and 423,097.20 is: 634,645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,814.80 : 847,222.20 = 423,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,814.80/847,222.20 = 423,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,814.80x = 847,222.20 × 423,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,814.80x = 358,457,340,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,457,340,597.84/564,814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,645.80

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