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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,667.34, 755,753.94 and 305,901.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,667.34, 755,753.94 and 305,901.78 is: 422,129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,667.34 : 755,753.94 = 305,901.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,667.34/755,753.94 = 305,901.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,667.34x = 755,753.94 × 305,901.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,667.34x = 231,186,475,488.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,186,475,488.01/547,667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,129.38

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