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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,605.37, 759,762.69 and 308,878.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,605.37, 759,762.69 and 308,878.69 is: 426,211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,605.37 : 759,762.69 = 308,878.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,605.37/759,762.69 = 308,878.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,605.37x = 759,762.69 × 308,878.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,605.37x = 234,674,504,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,674,504,398.08/550,605.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,211.80

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