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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,542.68, 776,308.88 and 307,893.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,542.68, 776,308.88 and 307,893.86 is: 424,893.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,542.68 : 776,308.88 = 307,893.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,542.68/776,308.88 = 307,893.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,542.68x = 776,308.88 × 307,893.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,542.68x = 239,020,737,615.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,020,737,615.48/562,542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,893.52

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