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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,129.70, 774,358.98 and 306,481.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,129.70, 774,358.98 and 306,481.49 is: 422,944.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,129.70 : 774,358.98 = 306,481.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,129.70/774,358.98 = 306,481.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,129.70x = 774,358.98 × 306,481.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,129.70x = 237,326,693,985.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,326,693,985.28/561,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,944.45

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