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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,701.68, 755,828.25 and 305,984.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,701.68, 755,828.25 and 305,984.32 is: 422,258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,701.68 : 755,828.25 = 305,984.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,701.68/755,828.25 = 305,984.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,701.68x = 755,828.25 × 305,984.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,701.68x = 231,271,593,113.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,271,593,113.04/547,701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,258.32

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