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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,338.78, 775,995.03 and 307,694.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,338.78, 775,995.03 and 307,694.94 is: 424,601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,338.78 : 775,995.03 = 307,694.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,338.78/775,995.03 = 307,694.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,338.78x = 775,995.03 × 307,694.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,338.78x = 238,769,744,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,769,744,196.15/562,338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,601.24

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