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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,913.37, 776,814.62 and 304,785.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,913.37, 776,814.62 and 304,785.87 is: 420,601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,913.37 : 776,814.62 = 304,785.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,913.37/776,814.62 = 304,785.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,913.37x = 776,814.62 × 304,785.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,913.37x = 236,762,118,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,762,118,261.49/562,913.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,601.34

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