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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,265.34, 773,171.76 and 305,621.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,265.34, 773,171.76 and 305,621.86 is: 421,761.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,265.34 : 773,171.76 = 305,621.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,265.34/773,171.76 = 305,621.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,265.34x = 773,171.76 × 305,621.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,265.34x = 236,298,191,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,298,191,390.67/560,265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,761.22

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