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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,550.73, 759,758.77 and 305,573.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,550.73, 759,758.77 and 305,573.02 is: 421,690.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,550.73 : 759,758.77 = 305,573.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,550.73/759,758.77 = 305,573.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,550.73x = 759,758.77 × 305,573.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,550.73x = 232,161,780,302.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,161,780,302.96/550,550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,690.08

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