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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,979.28, 775,537.53 and 307,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,979.28, 775,537.53 and 307,325 is: 424,111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,979.28 : 775,537.53 = 307,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,979.28/775,537.53 = 307,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,979.28x = 775,537.53 × 307,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,979.28x = 238,342,071,407.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,342,071,407.25/561,979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,111.85

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