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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,575.12, 773,595.84 and 305,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,575.12, 773,595.84 and 305,932 is: 422,187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,575.12 : 773,595.84 = 305,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,575.12/773,595.84 = 305,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,575.12x = 773,595.84 × 305,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,575.12x = 236,667,722,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,667,722,522.88/560,575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,187.35

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