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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,427.50, 774,771.94 and 306,778.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,427.50, 774,771.94 and 306,778.69 is: 423,355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,427.50 : 774,771.94 = 306,778.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,427.50/774,771.94 = 306,778.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,427.50x = 774,771.94 × 306,778.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,427.50x = 237,683,520,428.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,683,520,428.27/561,427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,355.68

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