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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,307.68, 773,602.56 and 425,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,307.68, 773,602.56 and 425,016 is: 585,763.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,307.68 : 773,602.56 = 425,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,307.68/773,602.56 = 425,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,307.68x = 773,602.56 × 425,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,307.68x = 328,793,465,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,793,465,640.96/561,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,763.35

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