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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,333.94, 773,245.53 and 305,685.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,333.94, 773,245.53 and 305,685.06 is: 421,837.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,333.94 : 773,245.53 = 305,685.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,333.94/773,245.53 = 305,685.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,333.94x = 773,245.53 × 305,685.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,333.94x = 236,369,606,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,369,606,232.78/560,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,837.03

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