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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,283.32, 771,822.84 and 304,633.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,283.32, 771,822.84 and 304,633.90 is: 420,401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,283.32 : 771,822.84 = 304,633.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,283.32/771,822.84 = 304,633.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,283.32x = 771,822.84 × 304,633.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,283.32x = 235,123,401,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,123,401,858.28/559,283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,401.24

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