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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,847.96, 776,724.74 and 304,718.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,847.96, 776,724.74 and 304,718.31 is: 420,508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,847.96 : 776,724.74 = 304,718.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,847.96/776,724.74 = 304,718.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,847.96x = 776,724.74 × 304,718.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,847.96x = 236,682,248,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,682,248,584.40/562,847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,508.32

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