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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,303.64, 759,457.98 and 305,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,303.64, 759,457.98 and 305,368.52 is: 421,430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,303.64 : 759,457.98 = 305,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,303.64/759,457.98 = 305,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,303.64x = 759,457.98 × 305,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,303.64x = 231,914,559,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,914,559,354.79/550,303.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,430.18

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