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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,237.80, 936,356.70 and 561,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,237.80, 936,356.70 and 561,252.20 is: 841,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,237.80 : 936,356.70 = 561,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,237.80/936,356.70 = 561,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,237.80x = 936,356.70 × 561,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,237.80x = 525,532,257,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,532,257,859.74/624,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,878.30

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