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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,951.78, 775,499.58 and 307,297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,951.78, 775,499.58 and 307,297.50 is: 424,073.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,951.78 : 775,499.58 = 307,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,951.78/775,499.58 = 307,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,951.78x = 775,499.58 × 307,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,951.78x = 238,309,082,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,309,082,185.05/561,951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,073.90

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