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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,191.88, 777,198.35 and 305,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,191.88, 777,198.35 and 305,063.96 is: 420,984.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,191.88 : 777,198.35 = 305,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,191.88/777,198.35 = 305,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,191.88x = 777,198.35 × 305,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,191.88x = 237,095,203,233.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,095,203,233.13/563,191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,984.77

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