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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,711.26, 759,994.64 and 309,011.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,711.26, 759,994.64 and 309,011.72 is: 426,443.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,711.26 : 759,994.64 = 309,011.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,711.26/759,994.64 = 309,011.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,711.26x = 759,994.64 × 309,011.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,711.26x = 234,847,245,552.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,847,245,552.15/550,711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,443.52

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