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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,026.54, 775,594.89 and 303,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,026.54, 775,594.89 and 303,901.68 is: 419,383.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,026.54 : 775,594.89 = 303,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,026.54/775,594.89 = 303,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,026.54x = 775,594.89 × 303,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,026.54x = 235,704,590,070.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,704,590,070.42/562,026.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,383.38

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