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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,342.08, 755,324.92 and 305,628.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,342.08, 755,324.92 and 305,628.78 is: 421,763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,342.08 : 755,324.92 = 305,628.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,342.08/755,324.92 = 305,628.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,342.08x = 755,324.92 × 305,628.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,342.08x = 230,849,033,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,849,033,803.20/547,342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,763.72

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