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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,481.56, 773,458.12 and 305,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,481.56, 773,458.12 and 305,837 is: 422,051.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,481.56 : 773,458.12 = 305,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,481.56/773,458.12 = 305,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,481.56x = 773,458.12 × 305,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,481.56x = 236,552,111,046.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,552,111,046.44/560,481.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,051.55

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