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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,546.54, 776,284.32 and 307,848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,546.54, 776,284.32 and 307,848.52 is: 424,814.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,546.54 : 776,284.32 = 307,848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,546.54/776,284.32 = 307,848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,546.54x = 776,284.32 × 307,848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,546.54x = 238,977,979,011.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,977,979,011.21/562,546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,814.59

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