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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,138.38, 774,370.96 and 306,490.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,138.38, 774,370.96 and 306,490.17 is: 422,956.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,138.38 : 774,370.96 = 306,490.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,138.38/774,370.96 = 306,490.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,138.38x = 774,370.96 × 306,490.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,138.38x = 237,337,086,407.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,337,086,407.24/561,138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,956.43

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