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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,582.34, 776,366.10 and 304,459.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,582.34, 776,366.10 and 304,459.33 is: 420,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,582.34 : 776,366.10 = 304,459.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,582.34/776,366.10 = 304,459.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,582.34x = 776,366.10 × 304,459.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,582.34x = 236,371,898,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,371,898,758.88/562,582.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,155.21

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