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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,383.27, 759,530.30 and 321,098.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,383.27, 759,530.30 and 321,098.19 is: 443,116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,383.27 : 759,530.30 = 321,098.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,383.27/759,530.30 = 321,098.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,383.27x = 759,530.30 × 321,098.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,383.27x = 243,883,802,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,883,802,974.67/550,383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,116.31

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