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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,567.51, 774,951.66 and 306,920.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,567.51, 774,951.66 and 306,920.52 is: 423,544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,567.51 : 774,951.66 = 306,920.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,567.51/774,951.66 = 306,920.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,567.51x = 774,951.66 × 306,920.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,567.51x = 237,848,566,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,848,566,462.06/561,567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,544.03

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