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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,196.78, 777,205.08 and 305,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,196.78, 777,205.08 and 305,068.80 is: 420,991.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,196.78 : 777,205.08 = 305,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,196.78/777,205.08 = 305,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,196.78x = 777,205.08 × 305,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,196.78x = 237,101,021,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,101,021,109.50/563,196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,991.44

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