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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,370.36, 759,466.86 and 305,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,370.36, 759,466.86 and 305,363 is: 421,376.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,370.36 : 759,466.86 = 305,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,370.36/759,466.86 = 305,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,370.36x = 759,466.86 × 305,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,370.36x = 231,913,078,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,913,078,770.18/550,370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,376.40

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