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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,528.68, 774,909.99 and 306,879.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,528.68, 774,909.99 and 306,879.86 is: 423,494.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,528.68 : 774,909.99 = 306,879.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,528.68/774,909.99 = 306,879.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,528.68x = 774,909.99 × 306,879.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,528.68x = 237,804,269,243.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,804,269,243.80/561,528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,494.43

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