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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,499.71, 779,003 and 306,377.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,499.71, 779,003 and 306,377.11 is: 422,796.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,499.71 : 779,003 = 306,377.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,499.71/779,003 = 306,377.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,499.71x = 779,003 × 306,377.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,499.71x = 238,668,687,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,668,687,821.33/564,499.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,796.83

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