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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,130.24, 772,970.40 and 305,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,130.24, 772,970.40 and 305,466.24 is: 421,538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,130.24 : 772,970.40 = 305,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,130.24/772,970.40 = 305,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,130.24x = 772,970.40 × 305,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,130.24x = 236,116,361,719.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,116,361,719.30/560,130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,538.32

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