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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,215.85, 773,097.87 and 305,567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,215.85, 773,097.87 and 305,567.04 is: 421,682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,215.85 : 773,097.87 = 305,567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,215.85/773,097.87 = 305,567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,215.85x = 773,097.87 × 305,567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,215.85x = 236,233,227,766.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,233,227,766.21/560,215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,682.51

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