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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,034.70, 759,101.67 and 308,317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,034.70, 759,101.67 and 308,317.74 is: 425,508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,034.70 : 759,101.67 = 308,317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,034.70/759,101.67 = 308,317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,034.70x = 759,101.67 × 308,317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,034.70x = 234,044,511,324.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,044,511,324.63/550,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,508.63

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