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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,040.14, 774,231.30 and 306,391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,040.14, 774,231.30 and 306,391.26 is: 422,817.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,040.14 : 774,231.30 = 306,391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,040.14/774,231.30 = 306,391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,040.14x = 774,231.30 × 306,391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,040.14x = 237,217,703,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,217,703,538.44/561,040.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,817.70

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