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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,991, 759,017.46 and 308,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,991, 759,017.46 and 308,351.08 is: 425,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,991 : 759,017.46 = 308,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,991/759,017.46 = 308,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,991x = 759,017.46 × 308,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,991x = 234,043,853,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,043,853,529.86/549,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,541.24

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