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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,256.62, 775,900.82 and 307,609.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,256.62, 775,900.82 and 307,609.90 is: 424,494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,256.62 : 775,900.82 = 307,609.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,256.62/775,900.82 = 307,609.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,256.62x = 775,900.82 × 307,609.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,256.62x = 238,674,773,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,674,773,650.12/562,256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,494.38

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