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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,028.07, 759,073.80 and 308,310.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,028.07, 759,073.80 and 308,310.69 is: 425,488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,028.07 : 759,073.80 = 308,310.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,028.07/759,073.80 = 308,310.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,028.07x = 759,073.80 × 308,310.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,028.07x = 234,030,567,038.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,030,567,038.92/550,028.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,488.41

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