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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,552.23, 759,760.85 and 305,574.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,552.23, 759,760.85 and 305,574.53 is: 421,692.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,552.23 : 759,760.85 = 305,574.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,552.23/759,760.85 = 305,574.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,552.23x = 759,760.85 × 305,574.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,552.23x = 232,163,559,324.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,163,559,324.47/550,552.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,692.16

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