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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,562.33, 776,329.44 and 304,433.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,562.33, 776,329.44 and 304,433.29 is: 420,114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,562.33 : 776,329.44 = 304,433.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,562.33/776,329.44 = 304,433.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,562.33x = 776,329.44 × 304,433.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,562.33x = 236,340,525,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,340,525,371.85/562,562.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,114.39

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