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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,002.24, 759,034.08 and 308,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,002.24, 759,034.08 and 308,363.04 is: 425,558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,002.24 : 759,034.08 = 308,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,002.24/759,034.08 = 308,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,002.24x = 759,034.08 × 308,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,002.24x = 234,058,056,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,058,056,372.40/550,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,558.37

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