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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,527.69, 755,513.44 and 305,779.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,527.69, 755,513.44 and 305,779.41 is: 421,933.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,527.69 : 755,513.44 = 305,779.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,527.69/755,513.44 = 305,779.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,527.69x = 755,513.44 × 305,779.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,527.69x = 231,020,453,930.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,020,453,930.27/547,527.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,933.83

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