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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,978.78, 775,536.84 and 307,324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,978.78, 775,536.84 and 307,324.50 is: 424,111.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,978.78 : 775,536.84 = 307,324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,978.78/775,536.84 = 307,324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,978.78x = 775,536.84 × 307,324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,978.78x = 238,341,471,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,341,471,584.58/561,978.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,111.16

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