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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,217.11, 773,099.60 and 305,568.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,217.11, 773,099.60 and 305,568.29 is: 421,684.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,217.11 : 773,099.60 = 305,568.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,217.11/773,099.60 = 305,568.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,217.11x = 773,099.60 × 305,568.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,217.11x = 236,234,723,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,234,723,176.59/560,217.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,684.24

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