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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,717.57, 573,647.27 and 306,879.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,717.57, 573,647.27 and 306,879.74 is: 423,462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,717.57 : 573,647.27 = 306,879.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,717.57/573,647.27 = 306,879.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,717.57x = 573,647.27 × 306,879.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,717.57x = 176,040,722,817.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,040,722,817.85/415,717.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,462.32

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