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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,413.14, 759,611.74 and 305,444.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,413.14, 759,611.74 and 305,444.27 is: 421,536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,413.14 : 759,611.74 = 305,444.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,413.14/759,611.74 = 305,444.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,413.14x = 759,611.74 × 305,444.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,413.14x = 232,019,053,407.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,019,053,407.73/550,413.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,536.18

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