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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,427.60, 774,760.80 and 306,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,427.60, 774,760.80 and 306,773.32 is: 423,342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,427.60 : 774,760.80 = 306,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,427.60/774,760.80 = 306,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,427.60x = 774,760.80 × 306,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,427.60x = 237,675,942,821.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,675,942,821.86/561,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,342.11

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