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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,397.10, 759,554.28 and 305,386.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,397.10, 759,554.28 and 305,386.41 is: 421,436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,397.10 : 759,554.28 = 305,386.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,397.10/759,554.28 = 305,386.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,397.10x = 759,554.28 × 305,386.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,397.10x = 231,957,554,769.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,957,554,769.34/550,397.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,436.73

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