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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,536.48, 776,297.52 and 304,413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,536.48, 776,297.52 and 304,413.24 is: 420,088.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,536.48 : 776,297.52 = 304,413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,536.48/776,297.52 = 304,413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,536.48x = 776,297.52 × 304,413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,536.48x = 236,315,243,267.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,315,243,267.17/562,536.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,088.74

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