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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,313.15, 773,231.16 and 305,664.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,313.15, 773,231.16 and 305,664.33 is: 421,816.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,313.15 : 773,231.16 = 305,664.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,313.15/773,231.16 = 305,664.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,313.15x = 773,231.16 × 305,664.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,313.15x = 236,349,188,502.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,349,188,502.38/560,313.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,816.25

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