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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,318.88, 774,631.20 and 306,685.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,318.88, 774,631.20 and 306,685.84 is: 423,232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,318.88 : 774,631.20 = 306,685.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,318.88/774,631.20 = 306,685.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,318.88x = 774,631.20 × 306,685.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,318.88x = 237,568,420,262.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,568,420,262.21/561,318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,232.55

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