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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,219.12, 759,292.74 and 308,500.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,219.12, 759,292.74 and 308,500.94 is: 425,725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,219.12 : 759,292.74 = 308,500.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,219.12/759,292.74 = 308,500.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,219.12x = 759,292.74 × 308,500.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,219.12x = 234,242,524,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,242,524,025.18/550,219.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,725.89

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