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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,396.28, 777,492.99 and 308,742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,396.28, 777,492.99 and 308,742 is: 426,067.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,396.28 : 777,492.99 = 308,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,396.28/777,492.99 = 308,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,396.28x = 777,492.99 × 308,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,396.28x = 240,044,740,718.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,044,740,718.58/563,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,067.32

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