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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,537.27, 776,303.48 and 304,414.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,537.27, 776,303.48 and 304,414.19 is: 420,092.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,537.27 : 776,303.48 = 304,414.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,537.27/776,303.48 = 304,414.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,537.27x = 776,303.48 × 304,414.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,537.27x = 236,317,797,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,317,797,503.42/562,537.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,092.69

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