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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,221.12, 774,456.96 and 306,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,221.12, 774,456.96 and 306,525.44 is: 422,989.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,221.12 : 774,456.96 = 306,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,221.12/774,456.96 = 306,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,221.12x = 774,456.96 × 306,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,221.12x = 237,390,760,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,390,760,425.06/561,221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,989.71

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