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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,831.62, 776,708.89 and 304,711.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,831.62, 776,708.89 and 304,711.29 is: 420,502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,831.62 : 776,708.89 = 304,711.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,831.62/776,708.89 = 304,711.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,831.62x = 776,708.89 × 304,711.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,831.62x = 236,671,963,942.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,671,963,942.82/562,831.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,502.25

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