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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,371.48, 774,683.52 and 306,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,371.48, 774,683.52 and 306,717.20 is: 423,264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,371.48 : 774,683.52 = 306,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,371.48/774,683.52 = 306,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,371.48x = 774,683.52 × 306,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,371.48x = 237,608,760,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,608,760,140.54/561,371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,264.75

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