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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,280.96, 775,966.20 and 307,626.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,280.96, 775,966.20 and 307,626.32 is: 424,534.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,280.96 : 775,966.20 = 307,626.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,280.96/775,966.20 = 307,626.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,280.96x = 775,966.20 × 307,626.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,280.96x = 238,707,626,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,707,626,550.38/562,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,534.43

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