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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,372.88, 773,299.20 and 305,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,372.88, 773,299.20 and 305,724 is: 421,890.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,372.88 : 773,299.20 = 305,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,372.88/773,299.20 = 305,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,372.88x = 773,299.20 × 305,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,372.88x = 236,416,124,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,416,124,620.80/560,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,890.73

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