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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,040.76, 774,239.10 and 306,391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,040.76, 774,239.10 and 306,391.94 is: 422,822.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,040.76 : 774,239.10 = 306,391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,040.76/774,239.10 = 306,391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,040.76x = 774,239.10 × 306,391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,040.76x = 237,220,619,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,220,619,872.85/561,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,822.43

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