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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,401.68, 774,734.52 and 303,278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,401.68, 774,734.52 and 303,278.72 is: 418,524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,401.68 : 774,734.52 = 303,278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,401.68/774,734.52 = 303,278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,401.68x = 774,734.52 × 303,278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,401.68x = 234,960,493,565.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,960,493,565.41/561,401.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,524.74

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