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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,017.87, 757,636.83 and 303,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,017.87, 757,636.83 and 303,979.20 is: 419,486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,017.87 : 757,636.83 = 303,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,017.87/757,636.83 = 303,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,017.87x = 757,636.83 × 303,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,017.87x = 230,305,837,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,305,837,473.94/549,017.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,486.96

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