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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,865.49, 776,725.43 and 308,167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,865.49, 776,725.43 and 308,167.41 is: 425,255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,865.49 : 776,725.43 = 308,167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,865.49/776,725.43 = 308,167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,865.49x = 776,725.43 × 308,167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,865.49x = 239,361,462,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,361,462,503.40/562,865.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,255.18

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