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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,540.76, 774,924.38 and 306,891.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,540.76, 774,924.38 and 306,891.88 is: 423,509.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,540.76 : 774,924.38 = 306,891.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,540.76/774,924.38 = 306,891.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,540.76x = 774,924.38 × 306,891.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,540.76x = 237,817,998,301.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,817,998,301.58/561,540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,509.77

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