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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,241.98, 759,263.78 and 320,741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,241.98, 759,263.78 and 320,741.84 is: 442,582.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,241.98 : 759,263.78 = 320,741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,241.98/759,263.78 = 320,741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,241.98x = 759,263.78 × 320,741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,241.98x = 243,527,661,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,527,661,842.56/550,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,582.85

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