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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,144.42, 774,383.31 and 306,495.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,144.42, 774,383.31 and 306,495.54 is: 422,966.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,144.42 : 774,383.31 = 306,495.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,144.42/774,383.31 = 306,495.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,144.42x = 774,383.31 × 306,495.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,144.42x = 237,345,030,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,345,030,765.44/561,144.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,966.04

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