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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,187.16, 773,057.82 and 305,537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,187.16, 773,057.82 and 305,537.56 is: 421,641.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,187.16 : 773,057.82 = 305,537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,187.16/773,057.82 = 305,537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,187.16x = 773,057.82 × 305,537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,187.16x = 236,198,200,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,198,200,061.72/560,187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,641.58

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