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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,044.30, 774,247.29 and 306,402.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,044.30, 774,247.29 and 306,402.98 is: 422,839.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,044.30 : 774,247.29 = 306,402.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,044.30/774,247.29 = 306,402.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,044.30x = 774,247.29 × 306,402.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,044.30x = 237,231,676,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,231,676,912.92/561,044.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,839.47

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