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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,437.25, 774,785.40 and 306,788.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,437.25, 774,785.40 and 306,788.43 is: 423,369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,437.25 : 774,785.40 = 306,788.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,437.25/774,785.40 = 306,788.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,437.25x = 774,785.40 × 306,788.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,437.25x = 237,695,196,452.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,695,196,452.92/561,437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,369.12

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