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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,581, 774,980.34 and 306,933.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,581, 774,980.34 and 306,933.92 is: 423,568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,581 : 774,980.34 = 306,933.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,581/774,980.34 = 306,933.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,581x = 774,980.34 × 306,933.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,581x = 237,867,753,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,867,753,679.13/561,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,568.02

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