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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,419.40, 759,586.92 and 320,970.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,419.40, 759,586.92 and 320,970.30 is: 442,943.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,419.40 : 759,586.92 = 320,970.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,419.40/759,586.92 = 320,970.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,419.40x = 759,586.92 × 320,970.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,419.40x = 243,804,837,536.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,804,837,536.39/550,419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,943.76

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