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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,607.34, 755,648.88 and 305,856.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,607.34, 755,648.88 and 305,856.36 is: 422,054.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,607.34 : 755,648.88 = 305,856.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,607.34/755,648.88 = 305,856.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,607.34x = 755,648.88 × 305,856.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,607.34x = 231,120,015,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,120,015,874.88/547,607.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,054.27

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