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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814,087.76, 1,220,882.88 and 562,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814,087.76, 1,220,882.88 and 562,982 is: 844,300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814,087.76 : 1,220,882.88 = 562,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814,087.76/1,220,882.88 = 562,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814,087.76x = 1,220,882.88 × 562,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814,087.76x = 687,335,085,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,335,085,548.16/814,087.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,300.97

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