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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,214.57, 775,874.43 and 307,565.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,214.57, 775,874.43 and 307,565.75 is: 424,450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,214.57 : 775,874.43 = 307,565.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,214.57/775,874.43 = 307,565.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,214.57x = 775,874.43 × 307,565.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,214.57x = 238,632,402,908.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,632,402,908.46/562,214.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,450.77

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