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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,081.97, 759,115.90 and 320,798.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,081.97, 759,115.90 and 320,798.31 is: 442,703.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,081.97 : 759,115.90 = 320,798.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,081.97/759,115.90 = 320,798.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,081.97x = 759,115.90 × 320,798.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,081.97x = 243,523,095,368.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,523,095,368.44/550,081.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,703.29

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