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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,224.04, 774,506.19 and 306,591.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,224.04, 774,506.19 and 306,591.63 is: 423,105.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,224.04 : 774,506.19 = 306,591.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,224.04/774,506.19 = 306,591.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,224.04x = 774,506.19 × 306,591.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,224.04x = 237,457,115,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,457,115,237.19/561,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,105.74

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