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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,963.84, 776,891.28 and 304,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,963.84, 776,891.28 and 304,843.60 is: 420,684.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,963.84 : 776,891.28 = 304,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,963.84/776,891.28 = 304,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,963.84x = 776,891.28 × 304,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,963.84x = 236,830,334,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,830,334,603.81/562,963.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,684.81

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