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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,324.71, 773,260.37 and 305,675.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,324.71, 773,260.37 and 305,675.69 is: 421,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,324.71 : 773,260.37 = 305,675.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,324.71/773,260.37 = 305,675.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,324.71x = 773,260.37 × 305,675.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,324.71x = 236,366,897,149.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,366,897,149.41/560,324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,839.15

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