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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,154.80, 759,213 and 308,437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,154.80, 759,213 and 308,437.44 is: 425,643.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,154.80 : 759,213 = 308,437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,154.80/759,213 = 308,437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,154.80x = 759,213 × 308,437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,154.80x = 234,169,714,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,169,714,134.72/550,154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,643.32

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