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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,267, 758,002.52 and 307,600.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,267, 758,002.52 and 307,600.64 is: 424,496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,267 : 758,002.52 = 307,600.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,267/758,002.52 = 307,600.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,267x = 758,002.52 × 307,600.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,267x = 233,162,060,273.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,162,060,273.61/549,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,496.76

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