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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,011.97, 759,051.59 and 308,294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,011.97, 759,051.59 and 308,294.60 is: 425,466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,011.97 : 759,051.59 = 308,294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,011.97/759,051.59 = 308,294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,011.97x = 759,051.59 × 308,294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,011.97x = 234,011,505,933.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,011,505,933.05/550,011.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,466.21

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