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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,605.18, 775,003.73 and 306,958.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,605.18, 775,003.73 and 306,958.19 is: 423,596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,605.18 : 775,003.73 = 306,958.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,605.18/775,003.73 = 306,958.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,605.18x = 775,003.73 × 306,958.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,605.18x = 237,893,736,794.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,893,736,794.24/561,605.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,596.06

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