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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,078.59, 775,686.99 and 307,429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,078.59, 775,686.99 and 307,429.76 is: 424,263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,078.59 : 775,686.99 = 307,429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,078.59/775,686.99 = 307,429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,078.59x = 775,686.99 × 307,429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,078.59x = 238,469,265,170.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,469,265,170.82/562,078.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,263.21

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