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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,332.32, 774,637.68 and 306,683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,332.32, 774,637.68 and 306,683.44 is: 423,222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,332.32 : 774,637.68 = 306,683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,332.32/774,637.68 = 306,683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,332.32x = 774,637.68 × 306,683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,332.32x = 237,568,548,456.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,568,548,456.02/561,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,222.64

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