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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,978, 774,152.50 and 306,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,978, 774,152.50 and 306,329.20 is: 422,735.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,978 : 774,152.50 = 306,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,978/774,152.50 = 306,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,978x = 774,152.50 × 306,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,978x = 237,145,516,003
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,145,516,003/560,978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,735.86

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