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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,501.08, 755,543.34 and 305,787.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,501.08, 755,543.34 and 305,787.72 is: 421,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,501.08 : 755,543.34 = 305,787.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,501.08/755,543.34 = 305,787.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,501.08x = 755,543.34 × 305,787.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,501.08x = 231,035,875,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,035,875,299.79/547,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,982.50

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