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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,298.90, 778,731.40 and 306,175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,298.90, 778,731.40 and 306,175.77 is: 422,521.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,298.90 : 778,731.40 = 306,175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,298.90/778,731.40 = 306,175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,298.90x = 778,731.40 × 306,175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,298.90x = 238,428,687,675.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,428,687,675.21/564,298.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,521.98

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