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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,571.12, 773,590.32 and 305,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,571.12, 773,590.32 and 305,928 is: 422,181.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,571.12 : 773,590.32 = 305,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,571.12/773,590.32 = 305,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,571.12x = 773,590.32 × 305,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,571.12x = 236,662,939,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,662,939,416.96/560,571.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,181.83

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