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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,537.53, 776,303.82 and 304,414.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,537.53, 776,303.82 and 304,414.45 is: 420,093.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,537.53 : 776,303.82 = 304,414.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,537.53/776,303.82 = 304,414.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,537.53x = 776,303.82 × 304,414.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,537.53x = 236,318,097,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,318,097,277.72/562,537.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,093.04

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