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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,292.32, 773,200.68 and 305,641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,292.32, 773,200.68 and 305,641.28 is: 421,783.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,292.32 : 773,200.68 = 305,641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,292.32/773,200.68 = 305,641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,292.32x = 773,200.68 × 305,641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,292.32x = 236,322,045,532.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,322,045,532.07/560,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,783.48

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