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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,483.96, 759,628.82 and 305,481.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,483.96, 759,628.82 and 305,481.87 is: 421,543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,483.96 : 759,628.82 = 305,481.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,483.96/759,628.82 = 305,481.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,483.96x = 759,628.82 × 305,481.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,483.96x = 232,052,831,705.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,052,831,705.39/550,483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,543.31

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