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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,228.88, 759,359.88 and 305,237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,228.88, 759,359.88 and 305,237.81 is: 421,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,228.88 : 759,359.88 = 305,237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,228.88/759,359.88 = 305,237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,228.88x = 759,359.88 × 305,237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,228.88x = 231,785,345,246.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,785,345,246.87/550,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,252.60

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