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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,367.88, 759,455.04 and 308,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,367.88, 759,455.04 and 308,595 is: 425,831.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,367.88 : 759,455.04 = 308,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,367.88/759,455.04 = 308,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,367.88x = 759,455.04 × 308,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,367.88x = 234,364,028,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,364,028,068.80/550,367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,831.59

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