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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,253.70, 759,349.40 and 305,275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,253.70, 759,349.40 and 305,275.61 is: 421,279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,253.70 : 759,349.40 = 305,275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,253.70/759,349.40 = 305,275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,253.70x = 759,349.40 × 305,275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,253.70x = 231,810,848,254.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,810,848,254.58/550,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,279.95

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