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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,251.26, 773,134.20 and 305,611.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,251.26, 773,134.20 and 305,611.56 is: 421,737.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,251.26 : 773,134.20 = 305,611.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,251.26/773,134.20 = 305,611.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,251.26x = 773,134.20 × 305,611.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,251.26x = 236,278,748,951.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,278,748,951.35/560,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,737.11

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