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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,365, 776,063.70 and 307,716.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,365, 776,063.70 and 307,716.19 is: 424,648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,365 : 776,063.70 = 307,716.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,365/776,063.70 = 307,716.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,365x = 776,063.70 × 307,716.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,365x = 238,807,363,021.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,807,363,021.14/562,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,648.34

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