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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,513.08, 755,559.90 and 305,799.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,513.08, 755,559.90 and 305,799.72 is: 421,999.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,513.08 : 755,559.90 = 305,799.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,513.08/755,559.90 = 305,799.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,513.08x = 755,559.90 × 305,799.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,513.08x = 231,050,005,863.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,050,005,863.23/547,513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,999.06

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