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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,043.68, 759,062.05 and 305,046.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,043.68, 759,062.05 and 305,046.02 is: 420,964.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,043.68 : 759,062.05 = 305,046.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,043.68/759,062.05 = 305,046.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,043.68x = 759,062.05 × 305,046.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,043.68x = 231,548,852,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,548,852,727.62/550,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,964.48

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