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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,979.78, 775,538.22 and 307,325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,979.78, 775,538.22 and 307,325.50 is: 424,112.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,979.78 : 775,538.22 = 307,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,979.78/775,538.22 = 307,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,979.78x = 775,538.22 × 307,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,979.78x = 238,342,671,230.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,342,671,230.61/561,979.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,112.54

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