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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,353.42, 774,658.68 and 306,699.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,353.42, 774,658.68 and 306,699.14 is: 423,239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,353.42 : 774,658.68 = 306,699.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,353.42/774,658.68 = 306,699.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,353.42x = 774,658.68 × 306,699.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,353.42x = 237,587,150,949.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,587,150,949.54/561,353.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,239.87

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