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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,346.88, 776,038.69 and 307,698.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,346.88, 776,038.69 and 307,698.06 is: 424,623.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,346.88 : 776,038.69 = 307,698.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,346.88/776,038.69 = 307,698.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,346.88x = 776,038.69 × 307,698.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,346.88x = 238,785,599,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,785,599,397.94/562,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,623.32

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