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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,221.16, 774,502.22 and 306,588.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,221.16, 774,502.22 and 306,588.75 is: 423,101.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,221.16 : 774,502.22 = 306,588.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,221.16/774,502.22 = 306,588.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,221.16x = 774,502.22 × 306,588.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,221.16x = 237,453,665,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,453,665,364.11/561,221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,101.77

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