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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,211.65, 774,459.50 and 306,563.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,211.65, 774,459.50 and 306,563.85 is: 423,051.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,211.65 : 774,459.50 = 306,563.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,211.65/774,459.50 = 306,563.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,211.65x = 774,459.50 × 306,563.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,211.65x = 237,421,284,456.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,421,284,456.26/561,211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,051.24

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