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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,058.79, 757,664.52 and 304,035.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,058.79, 757,664.52 and 304,035.21 is: 419,548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,058.79 : 757,664.52 = 304,035.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,058.79/757,664.52 = 304,035.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,058.79x = 757,664.52 × 304,035.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,058.79x = 230,356,691,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,356,691,447.75/549,058.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,548.32

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