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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,238.96, 759,373.77 and 305,247.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,238.96, 759,373.77 and 305,247.87 is: 421,266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,238.96 : 759,373.77 = 305,247.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,238.96/759,373.77 = 305,247.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,238.96x = 759,373.77 × 305,247.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,238.96x = 231,797,225,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,797,225,826.37/550,238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,266.48

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