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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,499.58, 755,541.27 and 305,786.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,499.58, 755,541.27 and 305,786.22 is: 421,980.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,499.58 : 755,541.27 = 305,786.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,499.58/755,541.27 = 305,786.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,499.58x = 755,541.27 × 305,786.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,499.58x = 231,034,109,007.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,034,109,007.30/547,499.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,980.43

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