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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,339.84, 758,440.62 and 429,289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,339.84, 758,440.62 and 429,289.36 is: 591,617.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,339.84 : 758,440.62 = 429,289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,339.84/758,440.62 = 429,289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,339.84x = 758,440.62 × 429,289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,339.84x = 325,590,488,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,590,488,357.80/550,339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,617.15

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