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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,368.88, 759,456.42 and 308,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,368.88, 759,456.42 and 308,596 is: 425,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,368.88 : 759,456.42 = 308,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,368.88/759,456.42 = 308,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,368.88x = 759,456.42 × 308,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,368.88x = 234,365,213,386.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,365,213,386.32/550,368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,832.97

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