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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,807.89, 776,668.98 and 304,679.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,807.89, 776,668.98 and 304,679.07 is: 420,453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,807.89 : 776,668.98 = 304,679.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,807.89/776,668.98 = 304,679.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,807.89x = 776,668.98 × 304,679.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,807.89x = 236,634,782,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,634,782,524.25/562,807.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,453.92

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