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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,215.85, 774,448.92 and 306,517.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,215.85, 774,448.92 and 306,517.83 is: 422,978.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,215.85 : 774,448.92 = 306,517.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,215.85/774,448.92 = 306,517.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,215.85x = 774,448.92 × 306,517.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,215.85x = 237,382,402,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,382,402,404.24/561,215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,978.79

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