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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,332.83, 758,430.95 and 429,282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,332.83, 758,430.95 and 429,282.38 is: 591,607.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,332.83 : 758,430.95 = 429,282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,332.83/758,430.95 = 429,282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,332.83x = 758,430.95 × 429,282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,332.83x = 325,581,043,031.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,581,043,031.33/550,332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,607.52

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