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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,536.39, 759,700.89 and 305,534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,536.39, 759,700.89 and 305,534.30 is: 421,615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,536.39 : 759,700.89 = 305,534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,536.39/759,700.89 = 305,534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,536.39x = 759,700.89 × 305,534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,536.39x = 232,114,675,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,114,675,837.02/550,536.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,615.50

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