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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,801.32, 775,285.81 and 307,152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,801.32, 775,285.81 and 307,152.50 is: 423,870.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,801.32 : 775,285.81 = 307,152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,801.32/775,285.81 = 307,152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,801.32x = 775,285.81 × 307,152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,801.32x = 238,130,974,756.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,130,974,756.03/561,801.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,870.45

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